In Canada, all workers have the right to refuse work if they have reasonable cause to believe the work is unsafe or dangerous to themselves or others.
As an employer, are you aware of the steps to take when an employee exercises the right to refuse dangerous work? The rules on addressing and resolving an unsafe work refusal vary across jurisdictions. It is important that employers understand their rights and obligations when faced with a work refusal.
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A licensed paralegal, Olivia has significant insight into legal, HR, and employee management challenges faced by Canadian SMEs.
She utilizes her employment law expertise to create relevant and comprehensive content to help small business owners stay compliant with employment standards and health & safety legislation.
Olivia’s incisive commentary regularly appears on radio, websites and in newspapers. Her views have been featured on CBC Radio, CTV News, CP24, and Toronto Sun.
As the health and safety manager, Michelle ensures the health and safety team provide compliant advice to all Peninsula clients.
She guides the health and safety team on addressing difficult inquiries in the eight provinces Peninsula operates in. Michelle has sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety laws and regulations across Canada.
She has extensive experience in providing consultation to clients on all aspects of health and safety management — offering timely answers and effective solutions to their concerns.