1) describe the key objective of occupational health and safety legislation? 2) We Build It Inc....

 

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1) describe the key objective of occupational health and safety legislation? 2) We Build It Inc. makes furniture and has a Workplace Safety and Health Program. A Workplace Safety and Health officer at the company has received information that the first floor of the factory has many wires hanging low from the ceiling. Upon becoming aware of this, he attended the workplace and took pictures of the area and measurements of the area. What piece of legislation allows this Officer to take such pictures and measurements? Refer to and identify any specific article(s) in this piece of legislation that apply to him taking pictures and measurements. 3) Julie worked for a clothing store in a mall for over 2 years. During this time she worked 40 hours per week for the two year period and paid into Employment Insurance on each pay cheque. Three weeks ago, Julie decided to quit her job. She had lost interest in her current position as she was no longer interested in fashion. Julie is thinking of applying for Employment Insurance Benefits. Given the details so far, is she eligible to receive Employment Insurance Benefits? Explain your answer and refer to legislation if and when applicable. 4) Company XYZ is a private company. Company XYZ conducted a reference check for employment on an applicant, John Smith. John Smith was told by Company XYZ that he was not being offered the job based on the information that was provided by one or more of his references. If John wanted to find out what his references said about him during the reference check, what could he do? Explain your answer. List all pieces of legislation that apply to answering this question. 1) describe the key objective of occupational health and safety legislation? 2) We Build It Inc. makes furniture and has a Workplace Safety and Health Program. A Workplace Safety and Health officer at the company has received information that the first floor of the factory has many wires hanging low from the ceiling. Upon becoming aware of this, he attended the workplace and took pictures of the area and measurements of the area. What piece of legislation allows this Officer to take such pictures and measurements? Refer to and identify any specific article(s) in this piece of legislation that apply to him taking pictures and measurements. 3) Julie worked for a clothing store in a mall for over 2 years. During this time she worked 40 hours per week for the two year period and paid into Employment Insurance on each pay cheque. Three weeks ago, Julie decided to quit her job. She had lost interest in her current position as she was no longer interested in fashion. Julie is thinking of applying for Employment Insurance Benefits. Given the details so far, is she eligible to receive Employment Insurance Benefits? Explain your answer and refer to legislation if and when applicable. 4) Company XYZ is a private company. Company XYZ conducted a reference check for employment on an applicant, John Smith. John Smith was told by Company XYZ that he was not being offered the job based on the information that was provided by one or more of his references. If John wanted to find out what his references said about him during the reference check, what could he do? Explain your answer. List all pieces of legislation that apply to answering this question.

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1 The key objective of occupational health and safety legislation is to protect the health safety and welfare of workers in the workplace This legisla... View the full answer