Cristina Wendel
Full bioTrial judge’s misapprehension of the evidence results in new trial for workplace fatality
New Alberta Bill 208 seeks to provide protection against workplace bullying
Employer’s Safety Concerns Were Not Sufficient to Avoid its Obligations Under its Collective Agreement
Alberta’s Workers’ Compensation Appeals Commission frees purchaser of the poor WCB record of the company it acquired
Alberta Court of Appeal dismisses worker’s appeal in his 20+ year old case against a developer
The Alberta Court of Appeal has recently confirmed that an owner/developer of a condominium conversion project was not liable for […]
“The larger the corporation, the larger the fine”: A corporate defendant’s financial circumstances is a relevant sentencing factor for breaches of a regulatory scheme
A small, family owned and operated custom cabinet business was fined $75,000 plus the Victim Fine Surcharge of $11,250 after […]
The Supreme Court of Canada grants leave to appeal in drug and alcohol policy matter
Drug and alcohol testing policies have long been of key importance for many employers, particularly those who have employees in […]
A first for Alberta – Employer sentenced to corporate probation and community service for violating the Occupational Health and Safety Act
In a unique decision, an Alberta employer, Needoba Construction Ltd., which pleaded guilty to the general charge of failing to […]
Refusing to provide a written statement to an investigating officer did not constitute obstruction of a safety officer but grabbing him and pushing him out the door did.
This case serves as an example of what degree of conduct will or will not constitute obstruction of an officer […]
Misleading information about WHMIS training requirements
Work Safe Alberta has recently revised a Bulletin regarding some aggressive, high pressure sales tactics being used by some WHMIS […]
Update on changes to WHMIS requirements and transition period
Work Safe Alberta has released an Occupational Health and Safety bulletin to assist Alberta employers and workers understand the impact […]