Module 2 Reviewer JHSC - Health & Safety Law

Module 2 Reviewer JHSC - Health & Safety Law

Part VI Reprisal by Employer Prohibited

​Reprisal by Employer Prohibited - Section 50

​Reprisal - an injury done in return for injury; attack; to revenge

​Retaliation - the action of returning a military attack; counterattack.

According to s.50, Act - the employer cannot take any form of retaliation against workers for exercising their rights.

​Example of reprisals

​ 1. dismissal or threats to dismiss

​ 2. discipline or suspension or threats to discipline or suspend

​ 3. Penalization

​ 4. Intimidation or coercionthe action of returning a military attack; counterattack.the action of returning a military attack; counterattack.

​Reprisal by Employer Prohibited - Section 50

If a worker believes that action has been taken against them, they can have it dealt with through arbiration if they are under a collective aggreement, or they may file a complaint with the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB)

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​Workers can also contact the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development and request an inspector visit the workplace to investigate their claim of action being taken against them for refusing work.

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​Reprisal by Employer Prohibited - Section 50

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The onus is always upon the employer to prove that the reprisal did not occur.

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​Onus - used to refer to something that is one's duty or responsibility

​similar meaning - liability, duty, obligation

Multiple Choice

The owner of the company can dismiss the person unreasonably and give him some threats to dismiss. 

• True

• False

• Maybe

Multiple Choice

What will the company owner show to prove the obligations of his worker?

• Certificate

• Onus

• Training

• Diploma

Multiple Choice

Where can they submit their complain if a worker believes that action has been taken against them? 

• Minsitry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLSTD)

• Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)

• Occupational health Clinics for Ontario Workers Inc.  (OHCOW) 

• Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB)

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not belong to reprisal? 

• Humiliating the person

• Giving tasks that have not yet been a train

• Promoting the worker member for excellency

• Threat him so that he can file resignation asap

Multiple Choice

Where can they consult in case they are being abusive to their rights?

• Minsitry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLSTD)

• Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)

• Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB)

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What article is Reprisal by Employer Prohibited Act? 

• Section 9

• Section 25

• Section 43

• Section 50