Tag Archives: bill 14

Jurisdiction of Mental Stress Claims Arising Out of the Workplace

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Marino Sveinson

I have been discussing Bill 14 a lot this year.  The British Columbia Court of Appeal has just issued a very significant decision related to the mental disorder provisions under the Workers Compensation Act (“WCA”).   The case deals with the pre-Bill 14 language but is applicable to the new expanded language.  The Court decided that … Continue Reading

Bill 14 passed into law

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Marino Sveinson

Following on my earlier posts, Bill 14 received Royal Assent on May 31, 2012 (the last day of the Spring session of the legislature).  The third reading version is here.

Bill 14 Update – Bullying & Harassment

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Marino Sveinson

**This Bill received Royal Assent on May 31, 2012.

Also see part 1 – “B.C.’s Anti-Bullying Legislation”.

On Monday, May 28, 2012 the B.C. Provincial Government’s Orders of the Day again included the Ministry of Labour moving to amend Bill 14 (Workers Compensation Amendment Act, 2011).  There are important changes from the amendments previously proposed to the … Continue Reading

B.C.’s Workplace Anti-Bullying Legislation?

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Marino Sveinson

Also see part 2 – Personal Harassment & Bullying update

I apologize for the lengthy break.  During this time my friend and in-house lawyer, Ms. M, suggested that I post something about Bill 14 – the Workers’ Compensation Amendment Act.  Last week on Pink Shirt day the Vancouver Sun ran an article by business reporter, Darah Hansen (aka … Continue Reading