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Or sign-in if you have an account.The settlement applies to female flight attendants who worked for WestJet mainline between April 4, 2014 and Feb. 28, 2021. Photo by ADOBE STOCKA B.C. court has approved a $4.5-billion settlement in a class action against WestJet Group over workplace harassment, says the law firm representing female flight attendants.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorThe Supreme Court of British Columbia on Aug. 10 found that the settlement is fair, reasonable and in the best interests of the class, JFK Law LLP said on its website.The settlement would apply to current and former female flight attendants who worked for WestJet mainline between April 4, 2014 and Feb. 28, 2021 and who did not opt out of the class action by June 8, 2024.Those eligible could receive roughly $470.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. 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Please try againThe lawsuit alleges WestJet systemically breached the employment contracts of female flight attendants employed between those dates by failing to implement and enforce a contractually guaranteed promise to create and maintain a workplace free from harassment.WestJet denies the allegations, which were not determined at trial, and the settlement does not constitute an admission of liability or wrongdoing.In an email statement Friday, WestJet said it is pleased to reach a mutually agreed upon settlement.“Equally as important, we are committed to strengthening our operations and training, focused on the safety and well-being of all WestJetters and we are focused on advancing a culture of empowerment,” it said.The settlement amount will pay for court-approved legal fees, disbursements, applicable taxes, the representative plaintiff’s honorarium and settlement administration costs.The remaining funds will then be paid to eligible class members who will have three months after receiving notice to submit valid claims.As part of the settlement, WestJet is also required to retain an independent and qualified third party to conduct a workplace assessment addressing the prevalence of harassment in the workplace, the extent of underreporting and how harassment reporting and response systems can be made more effective.The company will provide employees with a summary of the assessment findings. 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