News Items tag as: BC Labour Relations Board

Vernon woman appeals after insurance company ignores doctor, cancels disability benefits
December 07, 2024 - 12:00 PM

A Vernon woman whose work insurance coverage cut off her long-term disability, contrary to medical evidence, has won the right to have her case reheard.
Penticton anti-vaxxer loses fight against BCGEU
November 30, 2024 - 6:00 AM

A Penticton anti-vaxxer has lost a fight with her union after she argued her support for the Libertarian Party's ideals was grounds for a vaccination exemption based on political belief.
Union accuses Sephora of unfair labour practices at Kamloops location
September 28, 2023 - 12:00 PM

The United Food and Commercial Workers union is taking another step towards better working conditions for Sephora employees in Kamloops.
Anti-vax Interior Health nurse loses fight with union
August 08, 2023 - 4:30 PM

An anti-vax Interior Health nurse has lost a legal challenge against her union after she was fired for not getting vaccinated.
Union loses fight after unvaccinated Kelowna elevator worker sent home
June 17, 2023 - 7:00 PM

An elevator repair worker whose union went to bat for him after he was sent home from a job site for not being vaccinated has lost a legal challenge.
Supermarket giant appeals after union wins fight over cost of living pay
March 03, 2023 - 4:38 PM

A Canadian supermarket giant that was ordered to payout $177,000 to more than 1,000 workers has won a partial reprieve from having to cough up the cash.
ICBC employee fired over podcast loses appeal
February 15, 2023 - 6:00 PM

The B.C. Labour Relations Board has dismissed an appeal from an ICBC employee who was fired for discussing how a colleague had broken her heart in a podcast.
Christian anti-vaxxers win legal case against a B.C. health authority
January 31, 2023 - 7:00 PM

Two Christian anti-vaxxers who were fired from their health-care jobs for not getting vaccinated have won a legal victory against Island Health and have been reinstated.
B.C. school district gets second try to fire teacher accused of having sex with student
January 25, 2023 - 4:30 PM

A B.C. school district that was forced to rehire a teacher accused of having sex with a Grade 8 student will get another chance to get rid of the teacher after the B.C. Labour Relations Board ruled the case will go to a new hearing.
B.C. anti-vaxxer loses case against union, again
December 31, 2022 - 3:30 PM

An anti-vaxxer who was placed on unpaid leave from ICBC for refusing to get vaccinated has lost an appeal against her union.
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