One of the most challenging issues confronting employers is how to ensure the safety of their employees when they are…
Occupational Health and Safety
The Ontario Court of Appeal has made it clear in a recent decision that it is illegal to hold a cellular phone…
By: Ryan J. Conlin The Ontario Court of Appeal has sent a clear message that employers convicted of criminal negligence can expect…
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has ruled that a Ministry of Labour prosecution for violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”)…
Don’t Miss our 27th Annual Employers’ Conference: Labour & Employment Law Update 2013. Space is limited. Register Early! Topics Include:…
Our first quarterly, HR-Law Webinar was a great success, with over 150 registrants. Thank you to those who joined us…
There has been a great deal of discussion and litigation across the country about the extent to which OH&S legislation…
As part of the Bill 168 amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”), workers can initiate a work refusal where…
The saga of Ontario (Ministry of Labour) v. JR Contracting Property Services, Lootawan and Haniff (case 1) has finally come to its…
By: Ryan J. Conlin Employers across Ontario are likely breathing a sigh of relief. The Court of Appeal just released…