Kwantlen Polytechnic University says it has withdrawn from an insurance cost-savings program at the centre of a past union grievance and an instructor's ongoing human rights complaint alleging it previously prevented him from accessing 'life-changing' medication.
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A British Columbia university instructor has filed a human rights complaint against Kwantlen Polytechnic University and two administrators, claiming the university is discriminating against him and causing him distress over concerns he could soon lose coverage for a “life-changing” drug.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University is planning to implement a new hiring policy in April for students entering casual contract positions, leaving some instructors with concerns. The policy will add new steps to the hiring process meant to minimize risk and make it more transparent, increasing student awareness of job opportunities and how to apply for them.