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Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk

Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with enhancing compassionate care (EI) benefits; consequences of not reinstating an employee to pre-leave position; and, British Columbia's significant changes to the Workers Compensation Amendment Act.

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Is bullying and harassment a problem in your organization?

Workplace bullying and harassment are making news across the country, and legislators and courts are trying to understand and address the twin issues. A recent HRinfodesk survey indicates that our readers are grappling with bullying and harassment as well. A couple of months ago, we asked:

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Court rules workers compensation legislation bars civil claim for harassment and bullying

There appears to be a growing trend of employee claims against employers arising from their treatment in the workplace. This can take many forms such as an action for constructive dismissal based on a poisoned workplace, or a demand for bad faith damages as a result of the manner of dismissal, or a claim for damages to compensate for the mental distress caused by harassment or bullying.

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