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February 24, 2020

The Program’s intended purpose is to promote health and safety in the workplace and to help reduce work-related injuries and illness.

Cannabis in the Workplace: Employer’s Rights and Obligations

September 24, 2018

On October 17, 2018, Ron Minken joined the Talent Company for a panel discussion on cannabis and its potential effects on workplace performance, safet Read More...

Does an Individual’s Right to Free Speech Trump Employees’ Rights to Safety and Security at Work?

March 23, 2018

Bracken v. Fort Erie (Town), a recent Ontario Court of Appeal ruling that quashed a trespassing charge against a self-described “citizen journalist� Read More...

Fall Hazards Workplace Safety Blitz

May 31, 2016

From May 16 to July 15, 2016, the Ontario Ministry of Labour is conducting a safety blitz at workplaces throughout the province focusing on hazards th Read More...

Nova Scotia Improves Workplace Safety
October 20, 2014
The Nova Scotia government continues to improve workplace safety throughout the province by working with employers and employees.

Alberta’s first Occupational Health and Safety Peace Officers Graduate
April 10, 2014
The first 10 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) officers have recently completed newly designed peace officer training to make workplaces safer in t Read More...

New Occupational Health and Safety Training Program for the Northwest Territories
December 16, 2013
A new comprehensive Occupational Health and Safety Training program will be implemented in the Northwest Territories to enhance the workplace safety a Read More...

Alberta’s New Health and Safety Ticketing and Administrative Penalties
September 30, 2013
Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety legislation will implement a new system for workplace safety penalties, including issuing fines to workers Read More...

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Newmarket Chamber of Commerce
“Throughout the seminar, you and your team, thoroughly reviewed and explained the new requirements under Bill 168 and clarified many of the questions that our members had on this new and confusing piece of legislation, including the issue of Assessments on Violence in the Workplace. We thank you again and look forward to future speaking engagements that you are able to provide to our members.”
- Debra Scott, President & CEO, Newmarket Chamber of Commerce

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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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