About Christina Catenacci, BA, LLB, LLM, PhD
Disturbing death of an underage worker – hearing begins October 2010
A recent article described the tragic death of a boy who was 15 years old and working as a paver for a company near Winnipeg. The company truck was dumping asphalt into a massive pile to use for various projects. The underage worker was helping unload the truck when he was hit by the entire load and buried alive under burning asphalt.
Christina Catenacci, BA, LLB, LLM, PhD
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September 10, 2010
All this hot, humid and smoggy air outside… but what about indoor air quality?
The last few days have been quite hot and muggy. Those without air conditioning at home are especially grateful that they can retreat inside their air-conditioned workplaces for at least most of the day; but what is the air quality inside these areas?
Christina Catenacci, BA, LLB, LLM, PhD
‘Hazing’ and ‘horseplay’ in the workplace – a serious matter for the employer
I recently read an article on “hazing” and “horseplay” in the workplace. Photos and videos revealed incidents where employees were subjected to some very unusual, and downright unacceptable, treatment in the transportation and works department of their municipal employer.
Christina Catenacci, BA, LLB, LLM, PhD
Employees who hate working…a human rights issue?
An employee who hates working and being managed by his or her supervisor – Can this become a human rights issue in the workplace? Well it depends!
Christina Catenacci, BA, LLB, LLM, PhD
Managing absenteeism – Learn the latest!
The third session at First Reference’s Ontario Employment Law Conference on June 2, 2010, covers managing absenteeism. When dealing with absenteeism, employers must respect the protected leaves under the Employment Standards Act, as well as the accommodation rules found under the Human Rights Code and Workplace Safety and Insurance Act.
Christina Catenacci, BA, LLB, LLM, PhD
Employees with disabilities – accommodation strategies (Part I)
Accommodating employees with disabilities to the point of undue hardship under human rights legislation can be a complicated task. It’s important to make sure the accommodation process goes smoothly and the employee can focus on working as efficiently as possible, but employers may not be sure about what kinds of questions to ask disabled employees in order to meet their needs.
Christina Catenacci, BA, LLB, LLM, PhD