Unions Using OHSA to Attempt to Obtain Work for Members
In some recent cases at the Ontario Labour Relations Board, unions have attempted to use the provisions of the Occupational […]
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WSIB Staff Reductions Aimed at “Improving Service”, “Fiscally Responsible”: WSIB Faces $12 Billion Unfunded Liability
The Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board has announced staff reductions. The WSIB said on March 21st, 2012 that approximately 129 staff […]
New Workplace Ergonomics and Electrical Safety Standards Released by CSA
The Canadian Standards Association has released two new standards dealing with occupational health and safety matters. “CSA Z1004 – Workplace […]
Certain Employee Safety Incentives May be Illegal in U.S.: Occupational Safety & Health Administration
The U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration has warned U.S. employers that some safety incentive programs might discourage workers from reporting […]
Injured Ambulance Attendant who Assumed Potential Safety Risk Entitled to Be Accommodated: Ontario Arbitrator
An Ontario arbitrator has held that an ambulance attendant was entitled to be accommodated by the employer, by permitting him […]
MOL Safety Inspectors Should be “Compliance-Focused” not “Enforcement-Focused”: Ontario’s “Regulator’s Code of Practice”
Employers who deal with Ontario Ministry of Labour inspectors may wish to review the Ontario government’s Regulator’s Code of Practice. […]
2012-13 Inspection Blitz Schedule Released by Ontario MOL
Stating that “The Ministry of Labour’s proactive inspection blitzes on sector-specific hazards are designed to raise awareness and increase compliance […]
Random Alcohol Testing Case Headed for Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of Canada will decide whether an employer must have “reasonable cause” to conduct random alcohol testing on […]
MOL Releases OHSA-Reprisal Guidance for Workers and Employers
The Ontario Ministry of Labour has released a Fact Sheet that provides guidance to workers and employers on the safety-reprisal […]
“Unsafe” Coworker Did not Justify Work Refusal under OHSA: Ontario Arbitrator
An Ontario arbitrator has held that a worker was not justified in refusing to work because it was allegedly unsafe […]
Lawyer’s Letter to OLRB Binds Unhappy Employee to Safety-Reprisal Settlement
The Ontario Labour Relations Board has held that an employee and employer settled a safety-reprisal complaint, due to the employee’s […]
60,000 Workplace Visits by Ontario MOL Inspectors over 9 Months
The Ontario Ministry of Labour has reported that its safety inspectors conducted more than 60,000 visits to workplaces from April through to […]
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