Is dangerous working conditions just cause for leaving an employment?
Canada (Federal), Canada
The following excerpt is from P. D. v Canada Employment Insurance Commission, 2017 CanLII 98615 (SST):
While dangerous working conditions may be just cause for leaving an employment, the case law clearly establishes that the claimant must first seek ways to remedy the situation (Canada v. Hernandez, 2007 FCA 320).
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