Human rights
Ignoring worker can lead to costly WCB premium
Worker asks his deep-pocked employer for an inexpensive job accommodation, but the request falls on deaf ears. Employers pay heed: WCB does not take kindly
January 18, 2022
Worker asks his deep-pocked employer for an inexpensive job accommodation, but the request falls on deaf ears. Employers pay heed: WCB does not take kindly
Dear Blue Collar, One of our injured workers brings his pet to the office as part of a modified work arrangement. The man in question
In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court of Canada has upheld a federal law that prevents third parties, such as employers and insurance companies, from
As Blue Collar has been reporting, WCB suffered a $250M loss in 2019 following the passage of Bill 30. Shortfalls of this magnitude are what
Last year an Ontario man was caught red-handed masturbating in his office cubicle. Following several more unseemly incidents, the worker was finally dismissed. He would
Dear Blue Collar, Q: One of our veteran workers is getting on in age. She’s very experienced and we’d like her knowledge transmitted to an
Dear Blue Collar, One of our guys, known to be a heavy drinker, was injured on the job after consuming alcoholic beverages. WCB accepted the
I say this with respect, but a majority of employers seem unaware of the monumental responsibilities thrust upon them by recently enacted Bill 30. And
Dear Blue Collar, It’s come to our attention that a member of our executive team was romantically involved with one of his direct reports. The
Dear Blue Collar, To what extent are employers required to accommodate addiction? One of our guys had his driver’s license revoked and he tells me
The investigation of an allegedly culturally unsafe workplace will impact workers’ compensation boards across Canada. According to WorkSafeBC, “the worker (in this case) accused her
Believe it or not, awards for damages caused by mental injuries at work have increased 700% in recent years. If you’re thinking this trend is
