Cell Phone Driving Law Interpreted: Any “Holding” is Illegal, says Ontario Court
An Ontario appeal court has decided that any “holding” of a cell phone is illegal under Ontario’s relatively new cell […]
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Ontario Ministry of Labour’s Fall Safety Blitzes
Ontario employers should prepare for the Ontario Ministry of Labour’s targeted safety blitzes for the Fall of 2012, which were […]
Criminal Prosecutor Appeals $200,000 fine in Metron Construction Quadruple Fatality Case
The Toronto Star is reporting that Ontario’s Ministry of the Attorney General has appealed a judge’s decision that imposed a […]
MOL Announces Members of new Prevention Council
The Ontario Ministry of Labour has announced the members of its new Prevention Council: Labour representatives Patrick Dillon, Business Manager […]
Can Employers be Fined under Safety Laws for Injuries to a Non-Employee?
Can an employer be convicted and fined under the Occupational Health and Safety Act for an accident that resulted in […]
When does Workplace Violence Justify Dismissal? Pipe-Throwing Employee’s Risk of Reoffending Outweighed Hopes of Reform
An arbitrator has upheld the dismissal of a unionized employee where the risk of him committing another violent act outweighed […]
Metron/Swartz Sentencing Decisions now Online: Company Criminally Liable for Site Supervisor’s Actions
On July 13, 2012, the Ontario Court of Justice made its historic sentencing decisions against Metron Construction Corporation and its […]
“Picking On” Employee, Suspending Her for Refusing Work Assignment, Were not Safety-Reprisal
A nurse who refused a work assignment, then claimed that her supervisor had suspended her and was “picking” on and […]
Assaulted by Stranger, Bus Driver Wins WSIB Benefits: He did not “Participate in a Fight”
The Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal has awarded workers’ compensation benefits to a bus driver who was assaulted […]
“The Next Element to Attack is Fire”: Employee Properly Dismissed for Threatening / Intimidating Statement
An Ontario arbitrator has upheld the discharge of a “modern day prophet” who stated, “the first element to attack is […]
“Trend to more small workplaces and fewer large ones” affecting Ontario’s safety strategy
After stating that “many workers continue to be unaware of their workplace rights and responsibilities”, Ontario’s Chief Prevention Officer, George […]
Antibiotic-Resistant Patients Posed Workplace Hazard: Inspector’s PPE Order Not Suspended
An Ontario Ministry of Labour inspector has ordered a sleep laboratory to provide personal protective equipment to employees because of […]
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