Jinny Sims at the Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Committee

On May 15th, 2014. See this statement in context.

May 15th, 2014 / 9 a.m.

NDP

Jinny Sims NDP Newton—North Delta, BC

Thank you, Minister.

I have a follow-up question for you, Minister. If an employee perceives that there is a risk of longer-term health implications but no immediate implications, can that employee refuse work?

I'm going to give you the example of asbestos. When I was in my other life, employees would refuse to work where there was exposed asbestos. There may not have been immediate danger, but there was long-term danger, as you know, with it.

What happens in that instance? Can that employee refuse work?

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