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The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal also uses a broader definition of employment compared to the common law; see ''Canadian Pacific Ltd v Canada (Human Rights Commission)'', [1991] 1 FC 571 (CA), at paras 9-15. | The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal also uses a broader definition of employment compared to the common law; see ''Canadian Pacific Ltd v Canada (Human Rights Commission)'', [1991] 1 FC 571 (CA), at paras 9-15. | ||
=== 4. Employees v. Contractors – Workers Compensation === | |||
The Supreme Court of Canada recently upheld a British Columbia decision extending employer occupational health and safety obligations to contractors. See West Fraser Mills Ltd. v. British Columbia (Workers Compensation Appeal Tribunal) 2018 SCC 22. If a contractor has been injured in the workplace, explore whether employee occupational health and safety regulations may apply to the contractor. | |||
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