Cristina Wendel, Author at Canadian Occupational Health & Safety Law

Canadian Occupational Health & Safety Law

Keeping you current on OHS Laws and Developments in Canada.

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Alberta employers: Changes to occupational health and safety legislation take effect on December 1, 2021

A number of significant changes to Alberta’s occupational health and safety legislation that were initially introduced in the fall of […]

By Cristina Wendel and Sarah Offredi

Alberta’s joint work site health and safety committee requirements are changing

By Cristina Wendel

Alberta Court of Appeal confirms that directors may be held personally liable for injuries sustained in a workplace incident

By Cristina Wendel

Amendments to Safety Laws

Alberta bans mandatory high heels in the workplace

By Cristina Wendel

Alberta Court of Appeal clarifies what the Crown must prove in a general duty offence

By Cristina Wendel

Caselaw Developments

Vehicle Owner Not Liable for Accident Caused by Repair Shop Employee During a Test Drive

By Cristina Wendel

Alberta releases further amendments to its occupational health and safety legislation in relation to Bill 30

By Cristina Wendel

Caselaw Developments

“Sham” investigation results in $75,000 aggravated damages award against employer

By Cristina Wendel

Employer ordered to pay fine of $100,000 following a fatal workplace incident at a road building construction site after court accepts joint submission

By Cristina Wendel

Caselaw Developments

Employee’s “theory” that he was dismissed for questioning his employer’s safety systems was just a theory and was not evidence

By Cristina Wendel

Court finds that “accident as prima facie breach” principle precludes an order for particulars on an OHSA “general duty” charge

By Cristina Wendel

The introduction of Bill 30 brings the potential for significant changes to Alberta’s workplace laws

By Cristina Wendel

Amendments to Safety Laws

Learn how OHSA changes in Alberta and Ontario will affect your business, January 22, 2018 – Webinar

By Adrian Miedema and Cristina Wendel