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Cristina Wendel

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Injured worker’s claim lacked the “something more” needed to establish personal liability against employer’s directors

By Cristina Wendel
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Trial judge’s misapprehension of the evidence results in new trial for workplace fatality

By Cristina Wendel
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New Alberta Bill 208 seeks to provide protection against workplace bullying

By Cristina Wendel
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Employer’s Safety Concerns Were Not Sufficient to Avoid its Obligations Under its Collective Agreement

By Cristina Wendel
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Alberta’s Workers’ Compensation Appeals Commission frees purchaser of the poor WCB record of the company it acquired

By Cristina Wendel
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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 […]

By Cristina Wendel
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“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 […]

By Cristina Wendel
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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 […]

By Cristina Wendel
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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 […]

By Cristina Wendel
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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 […]

By Cristina Wendel
  • Safety - Risk Management

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 […]

By Cristina Wendel
  • Amendments to Safety Laws

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 […]

By Cristina Wendel

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