In what circumstances will an employee be required to attend work due to health and safety concerns?
Canada (Federal), Canada
The following excerpt is from Gaelen Joe et. al. v. Correctional Service of Canada, 2012 OHSTC 25 (CanLII):
The respondent also cited CSC v. DeWolfe and Campbell[11] and argued that the facts must establish that: (a) a hazard or condition will come into being; (b) an employee will be exposed to the hazard or condition when it comes into being; (c) there is a reasonable expectation that the hazard or condition will cause injury or illness to the employee exposed thereto; and (d) the injury or illness will occur immediately upon exposure to the hazard or condition.
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