Civil claims have been filed in Alberta and British Columbia against Coast Capital Savings Federal Credit Union by Shammi “Sean” Manak, alleging extreme workplace overwork, lack of overtime compensation, and circumstances that allegedly led to a serious medical emergency.
According to the filed Statement of Claim in Alberta (Court File No. 2501-19705) and a related civil claim in British Columbia (Court File No. 259-127), Mr. Manak alleges that he was required to work sustained and excessive hours, ranging from approximately 70 to 100 hours per week, over a period of several years. The claims assert that much of this work was performed without appropriate overtime compensation.
The claims further allege that, in July 2023, Mr. Manak suffered a severe medical collapse that resulted in hospitalisation, a medically induced coma, and life-support intervention. According to the pleadings, work-related pressures and demands allegedly continued during his recovery period. Mr. Manak asserts that these circumstances ultimately led to his resignation on December 4, 2023, which he characterises as constructive dismissal.
The pleadings describe a work environment in which workload expectations were allegedly well in excess of standard full-time hours for an extended period, with responsibility for critical functions concentrated in a single role. The claims further allege that these conditions persisteddespite repeated internal communications raising concerns about capacity, sustainability, and health impacts, and that no meaningful adjustments were implemented prior to Mr. Manak’s medical collapse.
Coast Capital Savings Federal Credit Union is one of Canada’s largest member-owned financial institutions . At the time of the filing of these claims, Coast Capital is also engaged in a merger process involving Sunshine Coast Credit Union and Prospera Credit Union.
All allegations outlined in these civil claims are based on statements contained in filed legal documents and have not yet been proven in court.
Additional information, including copies of the filed court documents and related public materials, is available at www.coastcapitallawsuit.com.
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