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Worker with Mould Sensitivities Fired for Missing Work, Not as Reprisal

A worker having trouble breathing at work got a doctor?s note excusing him from work for 4 days. On the day he was supposed to return, he called in sick claiming mould and dust at work were causing his problems.

New Bill 176 Psychological Harassment Deadline Doesn’t Revive Expired Claims

An employee filed a psychological harassment complaint for offending conduct that last took place on Oct. 13, 2016. At that time, the deadline to file psychological harassment complaints was 90 days.

Uneasonable to Expect Worker to Risk His Life Driving thru Snowstorm

After 5 years of repeated denials, a CRA employee prevailed in his quest to get 3.5 hours of pay after being able to get to his Charlottetown office during a snowstorm.

Normal Job Pressures Don’t Trigger Coverage for Chronic Mental Stress

A doctor diagnosed a recruiter as suffering from an adjustment disorder as a result of her excessive workload and lack of support in the workplace and recommended she take time off.

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How to Budget for OHS Strategies and Compliance

November 19, 2018 | This is the time of year when most companies are trying to project next year?s revenues and costs. While everyone tries to forecast as accurately as possible, very few consider safety in the annual budgeting process. But it's important to realize that safety affects the bottom line in two ways:

Direct Indemnity Clauses – Supreme Court Of Canada Grants Leave In Resolute FP Canada Inc. v. Her Majesty The Queen

The Supreme Court of Canada has granted leave to appeal in Resolute FP Canada Inc. v. Her Majesty the Queen, signaling a desire by the top court to bring clarity to indemnity clauses between contracting parties in environmental disputes.

Hearing Loss Not Significant Enough to Qualify for Workers? Comp

A paper mill worker exposed to hazardous noise levels for 9 years was denied workers? comp for hearing loss.

Fired Worker Didn’t Get a Fair Shot to Prove Reprisal Complaint

A construction worker claimed he was fired in retaliation for exercising his safety rights.

Mill Worker Who Commits Dangerous Lockout Violation Gets to Keep His Job

Can a mill worker previously disciplined for a lockout violation be fired after he commits a second offence?

Plant Sues Truck Company for Power Outage Caused by Its Driver

A garbage truck backed into a power pole causing a power outage at a nearby plant.

Injured Flight Attendant Gets Split Decision on Her Workers? Comp Appeal

the BC Court of Appeal rendered a split decision

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