News Items tag as: BC Labour Relations Board

BC anti-vax nurses lose fight against union
January 05, 2025 - 6:00 AM

Dozens of anti-vaxer BC nurses, who were fired for not getting vaccinated, have lost an appeal against their union.
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.
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The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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