Maria Rizzuto — Appeals Resolution Officer

Worker v. Employer, 2023 CanLII 89184

Worker denied chronic mental stress benefits related to employer's COVID-19 vaccination policy.

The worker appealed a Case Manager's decision denying entitlement to benefits for chronic mental stress (CMS) following the implementation of the employer's COVID-19 vaccination policy.

The worker alleged harassment and discrimination by the employer after declining to be vaccinated.

The Appeals Resolution Officer denied the appeal, finding no medical evidence of a DSM diagnosis and concluding that the employer's actions were part of the normal employment function rather than a substantial work-related stressor or workplace harassment.

OWSIBAug 9, 2023

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