Discriminatory action under WorkSafeBC legislation is completely different form discrimination under the Human Rights Code or other legislation.  Discriminatory action under WorkSafeBC legislation must be related to an occupational health and safety issue.

Topics covered

• What is a discriminatory action?
• The differences between discriminatory action and discrimination
• Responding to the complaints
• Documentation
• Evidence - the burden of proof
• Timelines
• Settlement possibilities (mediation, monetary implications)

Resources Available 

• gov.bc.ca/employersadvisers
• worksafebc.com
• Workers Compensation Act, ss. 150-153
• Policy D6-150/151/152-1 – Scope
• Policy D6-153-1 – Investigation of complaint
• Policy D6-153-2 – Remedies
• Guideline G-D6-152 – Enforcement of DA Order to Pay
• Guideline G-D6-153 – Determining if Complaint Settled
• DA – Employer or Union Response Form