Re Scotia Trawler Equipment Co and CAW, Local 1944

Document Type

Arbitration Decision

Publication Date

5-19-1997

Keywords

Fisherman, Sharesman, Compensation, Injury, Advisor, Sail, Regular, Accommodation

Abstract

The Grievor is an experienced fisherman, employed by the Employer as a sharesman, who was off work on workers' compensation because of an injury to his shoulder and arm. He was operated on successfully for carpal tunnel syndrome, but when he sought to return to work, the Employer refused him on the advice of its medical advisor. The Grievor's own doctor and the relevant specialist pronounced him ready to return to his regular duties. The Employer's advisor judged him not fit to sail, having examined his overall fitness to return to scallop fishing.

Comments

Case summary available at the Sir James Dunn Library via Canadian Labour Arbitration Summaries. Summary available only on CanLii. Full text available online at WestlawEdge Canada and Lexis+ (subscription required).

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