A British Columbia healthcare worker’s claim for compensation due to a mental disorder stemming from alleged workplace bullying has been denied by the B.C. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT)… Free …
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Worker who argued WorkSafeBC presumed his mental health claim was fraudulent has cased tossed by tribunal
The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal has dismissed a complaint by a former worker who alleged that WorkSafeBC discriminated against him based on a mental disability. C.T. claimed that WorkSafeB… …
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Law firm wins fee dispute against former client over dismissed WorkSafeBC complaint
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has ruled in favour of Sebastien Anderson Professional Law Corporation, operating as Labour Rights Law, allowing the firm to recover more than $22,000 in …
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FeaturedMental Health
Not objectively traumatic: WorkSafeBC decision to deny mental health claim by airport security officer upheld on appeal
The Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) has upheld a decision by WorkSafeBC denying a mental disorder claim filed by a security officer at an airport. The claimant alleged that a …
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B.C. Supreme Court dismisses worker’s claim against hospital, cites lack of jurisdiction over union and workers’ comp
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a unionized former resident care attendant at Mount Sinai Hospital of Marie Esther Society. It concluded that the …
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Occupational Health & SafetyWorkplace News
Northern B.C. traffic control company fined over $18,000 by WorkSafeBC
By Tom Summer | Alaska Highway News SL Enterprizes Ltd. has been fined $18,450.06 by WorkSafeBC as of Dec. 13, 2023, following an inspection in Dawson Creek last fall. Two public …
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FeaturedMental Health
Flight attendant who alleged bullying, harassment has WCB claim rejected by appeals tribunal
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… Free …
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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 …