Webinars/All Hands Off Deck: How to Handle Work Refusals

Sep 25, 2024 / 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET

All Hands Off Deck: How to Handle Work Refusals

Olivia Cicchin

Olivia Cicchini

Digital Events Presenter, Peninsula Canada

About this upcoming session

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.  

Join our experts, Olivia Cicchini and Michelle Ann Zoleta, at our upcoming webinar and learn how to best manage unsafe work refusals in your workplace.  

At the webinar, you’ll learn:     

  • The right to refuse dangerous work   

  • What can be considered unsafe work  

  • Steps to take to resolve an unsafe work refusal   

  • When to notify your local occupational health & safety authority   

  • And more… 

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