A flight attendant who sought workers’ compensation for a mental disorder related to on-the-job bullying and harassment has had his claim rejected by the British Columbia Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal.…
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British Columbia has announced the addition of two new directors to the WorkSafeBC governance board, effective immediately. These appointments aim to bolster the board’s commitment to representing a wide array…
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Retail worker’s appeal for extended mental disorder benefits rejected by tribunal after she’s cleared to return to full-time work
A retail worker in British Columbia has been denied extended wage-loss benefits after her mental disorder claim was denied by the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT). The worker, employed as…
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Occupational Health & SafetyWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
New B.C. regulations set to enhance workers’ return-to-work process post-injury
As of Jan. 1, 2024, British Columbia has implemented new regulations designed to facilitate the return of workers to their jobs following workplace injuries. These regulations are part of an…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
New WorkSafeBC regulations mandate employer-worker co-operation in return-to-work processes
Effective Jan. 1, 2024, WorkSafeBC is introducing significant changes to the return-to-work requirements for employers and workers, aimed at ensuring a timely and safe transition back to work following injuries.…
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People on the MoveWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
Baltej Dhillon named chair of WorkSafeBC’s board of directors
Baltej Dhillon has been appointed as the new chair of WorkSafeBC’s board of directors, marking the first time a South Asian Canadian assumes this position. Dhillon, who has been a…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
New Workers Compensation Act requirements in B.C. to enhance support for injured workers’ return to employment
Injured workers in British Columbia can look forward to improved support in their journey back to work, thanks to new requirements introduced under the Workers Compensation Act. Starting Jan. 1,…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Bill 41 receives royal assent in B.C., makes changes to Workers Compensation Act
On November 24, 2022, Bill 41, which introduces changes to the Workers Compensation Act, received Royal Assent. Bill 41: Workers Compensation Amendment Act (No. 2), 2022 contains seven amendments, three of which…
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