Labour arbitrator agrees to hear harassment-retaliation grievance under OHSA
Although a temporary employee had no termination protection under the collective agreement, he did have the right to advance a […]
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Employer permitted to use “cumbersome” two-page sick leave medical form implemented after STD costs increase, arbitrator rules
An employer’s introduction of a new two-page sick leave medical form did not violate the collective agreement, a labour arbitrator […]
Arbitrator strikes down employer’s total ban on smoking during shift
An employer went too far when it banned smoking by employees during their shift, including during breaks and off the […]
Project Manager for Metron Construction convicted of criminal negligence in Christmas Eve fatalities. Three individuals and two companies now convicted
The project manager who supervised the four workers who died after a swing stage scaffold collapsed on Christmas Eve, 2009, […]
“Creative sentence” imposed for OHSA violation: company must give 150 hours of safety presentations on case, plus pay fine
A Nova Scotia court has imposed a “creative sentence” for a violation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, requiring […]
Another lesson about clarity in settlements: employer may file WSIB appeal after mediated settlement, despite union’s objection
An employer’s appeal challenging a departed employee’s workers’ compensation entitlements may proceed, despite being filed after the employer, union and […]
U.S. OSHA and Health Canada continue “partnership” to coordinate labelling and classification of hazardous chemicals, implement GHS
Health Canada and the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have announced that they will “continue their partnership” to “align […]
Ontario Bill will increase fines for Workplace Safety & Insurance Act violations
The Ontario government has introduced legislation that will, among other things, quintuple the maximum fine against corporations for violating the […]
Cost of compliance with safety officer’s order could cause serious economic harm to company: Appeals Tribunal
A safety officer’s compliance order has been suspended where the cost of compliance would be so high that it could […]
Dentons’ Spring Employment Seminar Includes OHS Caselaw Highlights – June 5th
Please join us for a complimentary half-day employment law seminar in Toronto on Friday, June 5th. We will cover the […]
Former Safety Manager Charged in U.S. Workplace Death
A former Safety Manager in California is among those charged with “willfully violating worker safety rules”, allegedly causing the death […]
Worker awarded WSIB benefits after health and safety officer “grabbed him and threw him to the ground”
In an unusual case, a construction site superintendent has won entitlement to workers compensation benefits after persuading an appeals tribunal […]
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