Occupational Health and Safety Act Archives

$270,000 Fine Upheld on Appeal in OHSA Case
January 24, 2018
A recent Ontario appeal decision serves as a reminder that courts in Occupational Health and Safety Act cases can award fines higher than what the pro Read More...

Bill 148 Has Passed!
November 24, 2017
On November 22, 2017 Bill 148: Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017, was passed and with it comes many changes to the Employment Stand Read More...

Bill 148 – One Step Closer To Being Passed!
November 21, 2017
On November 17, 2017, Bill 148 was ordered for Third Reading. While there are some new amendments, many of t Read More...

Employer Obligated to Protect Employees from Cyberspace Harassment
March 27, 2017
The decision in Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 113 v. Toronto Transit Commission, suggests employers have an obligation to protect their employees f Read More...

Vulnerable Workers Protected in Ontario
December 23, 2013
Ontario is introducing new legislation to protect the province’s most vulnerable workers, and increase fairness for employees and businesses.

Ontario’s Recycling and Waste Hazards Blitz
November 26, 2013
Ontario Ministry of Labour inspectors began their latest health and safety blitz this month, targeting hazards involving waste and recycling managemen Read More...

Ontario Keeps its Workers Safe
November 25, 2013
Ontario has introduced province-wide mandatory on-the-job training. The training is mandatory for all workers and supervisors who are covered by the O Read More...

Underground Mines Targeted by the Ontario Government
October 8, 2013
The Ministry of Labour is leading a safety blitz across Ontario to check underground mines for hazards affecting the stability of excavations and to k Read More...

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Law Society of Upper Canada
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Law Firm
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Executive Termination Settlement avoiding Litigation
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Employment Contract Review - Director of Finances
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International Charity (Non-for-Profit) Organization with Unionized and Non-Unionized employees
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