TGC lawyer Steven Barker has successfully represented an employer defending an employee’s complaint of prohibited action.
In December, 2021, WorkSafeBC denied an employee’s complaint that a prohibited action was taken against the employee following the employee’s raising of COVID-19-related concerns.
WorkSafeBC’s Law and Policy Division ultimately found no prohibited action was taken against the employee. The decision maker went on to make further findings that the employer had acted in accordance with WorkSafeBC procedure and that the employee had unreasonably insisted that the employer follow safety protocols that were not required pursuant to WorkSafeBC or provincial health guidelines.
As we continue to navigate the ongoing pandemic it is important for employees and employers to understand what needs to be done to ensure a healthy and safe workplace. If you are dealing with a WorkSafeBC matter either as an employee or an employer then you should contact us.