Clear Investigation Leads to Clear Cause: Recent Decision Showcases Importance of Proper Workplace Investigations
When addressing workplace harassment, the power of a thorough workplace investigation can be instrumental in justifying termination of employment for cause. The recent arbitration decision of Health Sciences Association of Alberta v Alberta Health Services [Health Sciences Association] illustrates how following a transparent and good faith investigation process that balances employee rights and adherence to […]
Construction Site Owner Found to be an Employer Under OHSA Despite Lacking Direct Control over Employee
Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act [OHSA], employers have a duty to ensure that health and safety measures are implemented and carried out in the workplace. In scenarios where third-party contractors perform work for the owner of a construction site, there is uncertainty around whether the owner meets the definition of “employer” under the […]