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Features & AnalysisWorkplace Safety
B.C. employer ordered to pay nearly $60,000 after firing worker who reported safety concerns
A British Columbia employer must pay a former operations manager nearly $60,000 in lost wages, interest, and expenses after the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal upheld a finding that the worker… …
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Features & AnalysisWorkplace Safety
WorkSafeBC warns employers to protect workers from avalanche hazards
WorkSafeBC is reminding employers across British Columbia that they are legally required to protect workers from avalanche hazards, following elevated danger warnings from Avalanche Canada for parts of the province.… …
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Features & AnalysisWorkplace Safety
Commercial diver drowned after propeller entanglement, WorkSafeBC investigation finds
A commercial diver drowned in October 2023 after the fishing vessel’s propeller unexpectedly engaged while he was entering the water to harvest sea cucumbers, a workplace safety investigation has found.… …
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OHS Law
PREMIUM Worker fired after calling 911 over forklift fumes wins prohibited action ruling against B.C. employer
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Mental Health & WellbeingOHS Law
PREMIUM Mental disorder claim denied after B.C. worker says supervisor bullied, harassed her over 10 months
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OHS Law
PREMIUM Farm labour contractor drops WorkSafeBC penalty appeal after key witness falls through
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PREMIUM B.C. tribunal certifies psychological injury claim in Safe-Step constructive dismissal case
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OHS Law
PREMIUM Sawmill worker’s late claim barred despite finding manager warned her not to report injuries to WorkSafeBC
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Mental Health & WellbeingOHS Law
PREMIUM WorkSafeBC must compensate paramedic whose PTSD was aggravated by trainer’s threat, harassment
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