Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a significant increase in teleworking. This raises an important question: do homeworkers enjoy the same protection by law in the event of an accident at work? Although there is no law that specifically governs telework, workers performing their tasks at home are protected by the …
Civil action for a work accident
In the event of a workplace accident, the Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST) compensates the victims.
However, can you also bring a civil liability action in the context of a workplace accident?
De Quervain’s tendinitis: an occupational disease
It is important to distinguish between an accident at work that is an unforeseen and sudden event occurring during work versus an occupational disease.
In this article, Me Lambert engages in an analysis based on an occupational disease by dissecting a recent file he won for his client at the Administrative Labour Tribunal.
Presumption of occupational diseases
In this legal capsule, Me Lambert informs you about the legislation and jurisprudence dealing with the presumption of occupational diseases. In order to have a medical condition recognized as an occupational disease, it must first be proven that the disease was contracted or developed during the work performed by the employee. The worker must also …
Cannabis use in the workplace
The legalization of cannabis in Canada is a highly topical topic, but the laws on this subject and their application – that is, what will be allowed and what will not be allowed – are still a little uncertain. Will it be possible to smoke marijuana at work? Will the employer be able to require …
Accident at work outside working hours
You fall into the parking lot of your workplace while heading towards it. You suffer a fracture in your tibia and are no longer able to work for a few weeks. In addition, your doctor tells you that the injury will probably leave sequelae once healed. We advise you to make a claim with the …
A guide for victims of psychological harassment at work
You are a victim of psychological harassment and you do not know what to do? Want to build a case against your employer, but don’t know how? Wondering how psychological harassment is proven in court? Me Lambert answers your questions in this practical guide.
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