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- Termination for cause can also be discrimination
The British Columbia Court of Appeal’s decision in Nanaimo (City) v. Mema, 2026 BCCA 203 (“Mema”) is an important reminder that workplace discrimination can exist even where an employer believes it has legitimate grounds for discipline or even termination of an employee. The Court of Appeal upheld t … Read more »
- Unilateral mandate for full-time return to office can be a constructive dismissal
In their recent decision, Cressey Construction Corporation v. Parolin, 2026 BCCA 199, the British Columbia Court of Appeal affirmed that unwritten, informal arrangements allowing an employee to work from home for an extended period, can mature into essential, binding terms of an employment contract. … Read more »
- BCHRT says this female employee was paid less than men, but it was not discriminatory
In Sherrer v. Mt. Baldy Resort Inc. and another (No. 2), 2026 BCHRT 117, the BC Human Rights Tribunal (the “Tribunal”) held that the wage gap between a female general manager and the two men who held the role before her was not discrimination based on sex. Background Facts The complaint was filed by … Read more »
- Employers cannot dissuade employees from filing WorkSafeBC claims
In British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority v. British Columbia (Workers’ Compensation Board), 2026 BCSC 987, the court upheld the Workers’ Compensation Board [the “Board”] decision against BC Hydro. Background This decision originates from a claim for compensation for mental disorder submitted to … Read more »
- Employer ordered to pay over $40,000 for discrimination on return from maternity leave
In Mosquera v. North Horizon Immigration Consulting Inc., 2026 BCHRT 61, the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal (“Tribunal”) considered the case of an employment relationship (and personal relationship) that broke down over a misunderstanding. Facts The complainant, Ms. Mosquera, worked part-tim … Read more »