Workplace investigations are becoming increasingly common in businesses of all sizes. Sometimes, these investigations are required under law (such as in the case of Occupational Health & Safety concerns or a Workers’ Compensation claim). Other times they are required by contract, as may be the case when dealing with unions.
Even when not legislated, investigations are often a good practice and can shed light on a variety of workplace human resources issues. Continue reading
Rhonda works for a medical supplies company. One day she is carrying a tray of materials to her workstation when she slips on some water a co-worker had spilled on the floor. She falls hard on her back and is in immediate pain. Her WorkSafeBC claim is initially accepted, but after weeks of therapy she’s still in chronic pain. One day WorkSafeBC requests a medical examination by one of their staff physicians. Two weeks later, Rhonda gets a letter stating that there are “no objective medical findings” and that her WorkSafeBC benefits are being discontinued.
Filed under Employment Law, Workers' Compensation
David M. Brown is a bilingual litigation associate with Doak Shirreff LLP, a British Columbia full-service law firm. At Doak Shirreff LLP, we provide strategic advice to both employers and employees in all employment related matters. We have expertise in civil litigation, human rights, employment standards, workers' compensation and labour arbitration.
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