Champ’s Fresh Farms Inc. v. British Columbia (Employment Standards Tribunal)

In the case of Champ’s Fresh Farms Inc. v. British Columbia (Employment Standards Tribunal), dated June 22, 2023, Champ's Fresh Farms Inc. petitioned against a decision made by the Employment Standards Tribunal (the "Tribunal") regarding their pay system for mushroom pickers. The Tribunal had determined that Champ's pay system did not comply with the Employment Standards Act. Champ's argued that the Tribunal's decision was procedurally unfair and unreasonable. They sought to have the decision quashed and either have the original decision restored or have the matter heard by a new panel. The court found that the Tribunal's decision was procedurally unfair and ordered a new panel to hear the case. No ruling was made regarding the costs of the judicial review. No amount of financial award and costs were specified in the case.