“Zero tolerance”, automatic suspension approach to safety violations criticized, written warning substituted
Employers are increasingly taking a “zero tolerance” approach in which a minimum level of discipline – whether a suspension or […]
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Fake e-mail to other employees results in criminal mischief conviction
An Ontario employee has been convicted of criminal mischief after sending a fake e-mail to fellow employees, degrading another co-worker. […]
Ontario taking steps to implement GHS (Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals), amend WHMIS requirements
The Ontario Ministry of Labour is proposing amendments to safety laws as part of a broader national and international initiative […]
Ontario MOL consulting on extending noise protection to all Ontario workers
The Ontario Ministry of Labour is proposing that all Ontario workers be protected from excess noise in the workplace. Currently, […]
Federal work refusals now require “imminent or serious threat”
Federal employers have a new definition of “danger” to apply, and an updated work refusal process to use, effective October […]
Failing to correct hazards, pay OSHA fines gets U.S. business owner taken into custody
An Illinois business owner has been taken into custody after his business failed to correct serious trenching hazards and pay […]
New Ontario Safety Blitz Targets Large Number of Industrial Workplaces
The Ontario Ministry of Labour will conduct a safety blitz of industrial workplaces from November 3rd to December 14th, 2014. […]
Court considers safety, fatigue of replacement workers in granting picketing injunction
A British Columbia judge has considered an employer’s concerns for the safety of replacement workers, in granting an injunction against […]
“An employee does not necessarily get one free sexual harassment before he loses his job”, says arbitrator in upholding dismissal for Facebook harassment, threats
An arbitrator has upheld the dismissal of a unionized employee for one incident of sexual harassment and threats on Facebook. […]
Ebola Preparedness for Employers: U.S. OSHA Launches Ebola Web Page
The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched an Ebola Web Page for employers providing information on Ebola […]
Trucker who punched customer in the mouth was fired for cause
One would think it self-evident that employees who punch a customer’s employee in the face may be dismissed for just […]
Worker who spread rumour that MOL inspector “paid off” by company, and that company was closing, was fired for cause
A worker who contacted a Ministry of Labour inspector with safety concerns but didn’t get the answer he wanted, and […]
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