In Decision 616/21 the Vice-Chair ruled that a Plaintiff’s right to bring a civil action for punitive damages is not removed by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. This is because the Act does not provide compensation for the loss experienced as a result of wrongful dismissal. It is up to the Court to determine the extent of that loss. However, a Plaintiff cannot sure for personal injuries resulting from the workplace injury. Read the complete decision here.
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