Top court overturns refusal of health and safety benefits to Quebec teacher

Pregnant teacher’s refusal to perform unsafe work didn’t make her unable to work if alternate safe duties were available: Supreme Court

A Quebec supply teacher is entitled to refuse work that puts her fetus at risk — and receive an alternative position or compensation in lieu, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled.

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