Kozak began working at the CBC in October 2012 as director of sales for the network's Olympics and sports partnerships. "We vigorously deny the allegations that have been made in the statement of claim," said CBC spokeswoman Emma Bedard in an email. CBC only pays 'lip service' to workplace report, says claimThe filing alleges the CBC has failed to implement the recommendations of the Rubin report, an independent workplace study by lawyer Janice Rubin. He is seeking $350,000 in damages for wrongful dismissal, $500,000 in aggravated or moral damages, and $250,000 in punitive damages. The statement of claim alleges the broadcaster only pays "lip service" to the recommendations.

Source: CBC News June 15, 2016 23:15 UTC