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Workplace Safety

Includes information on workplaces safety and workers’ rights to refuse unsafe work.

Some indicators of legal issues

What the clients may say:

  • "My employer doesn't give me appropriate protective clothing to wear at work."
  • "I refused to do unsafe work so my boss cut my hours."
  • "I reported that my co-worker's partner has been showing up at work and threatening my co-worker. Nothing has been done and I'm worried for our safety."

Legal Services and Information

Records for Workplace Safety
Title Description
JusticeNet Non-profit organization links individuals seeking legal advice that are unable to obtain legal advice due to high cost or due to their ineligibility to obtain…
College of Optometrists of Ontario Regulates the optometry profession in Ontario * investigates complaints * website has "Find an Optometrist" section
Workers' Action Centre Covid-19 -- support available by telephone; all in-person meetings and workshops cancelled until further noticeWorkers rights education information and referral on work-related issues such as…

Social Services and Information

Ottawa Social Services