A recent decision, R v The Corporation of the City of Guelph et al.[1] provides a narrow interpretation of limitation periods in…
Occupational Health and Safety
The Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) has ruled that a worker does not have to be a certified or apprentice…
As many readers are likely aware, the burden of proof is on an employer to establish “due diligence” in an…
In a relatively minor decision that may have significant implications, the Ontario Labour Relations Board (“OLRB”) has ordered Ministry of…
The Ontario Labour Relations Board (“OLRB”) recently announced that, effective April 1, 2012 its Rules of Procedure will be amended to permit complaints alleging…
By: Ryan Conlin & Jeremy Schwartz Hire a contractor and you may inadvertently face liability as a “constructor” under Ontario’s Occupational…
Just over a year ago, the workplace violence and harassment provisions were added to the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Although…
<p> Ryan Conlin and Landon Young both spoke at the first annual Health, Safety & Environment Conference and Trade Show…
Labour & Employment Law Update 2011 View our Conference Brochure & Agenda. Click here to Register for the Program. Topics…
The Ontario MOL has announced a safety inspection blitz in October regarding personal protective equipment (PPE). Now more than ever,…