Human Resources and Health & Safety Articles
Employer fined $42,000 after two men die in workplace accident
A Saskatchewan-based sewer company has been ordered to pay a $42,000 penalty after two men lost their lives in a workplace accident. J & D Sewer Services Ltd., located in
Bill 132 – Best Practices from a Legal Perspective
Bill 132, effective on September 8, 2016, contains significant amendments to the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act(OHSA). Included among these amendments are: (1) An expansion of “workplace harassment” to now include
Supervisor’s OHSA conviction upheld on appeal: prosecutor not required to prove what “hazard” caused concrete worker’s death!
A supervisor’s Occupational Health and Safety Act conviction of failing to sufficiently and competently supervise work has been upheld on appeal, after a concrete worker died. The supervisor operated and managed a
Vaughan Mediation Services! Contact Us
Mediation Services in Vaughan, Woodbridge, Concord, Mississauga and Brampton Mediation provides companies with workplace mediation* options to assist organizations and employees with intra-organizational conflict. Intra-organizational conflict is a problematic and
Vaughan Commissioner of Oaths… Contact Us
Commissioner of Oaths in Vaughan, Woodbridge, Concord, Richmond Hill, Markham, Toronto and Surrounding Areas Commissioners of oaths are persons who are empowered under provincial legislation to administer and witness the swearing
Vaughan First Aid and CPR Training! Contact Us..
It not only makes good sense to provide first aid training in the workplace, it’s the law! The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board have regulations related to First Aid requirements know asRegulation
Vaughan Forklift Training! Contact Us..
Existing Operator and Refresher Training Program Lift Truck Operator Training consists of a 4-hour classroom practical session presented in an interactive format which covers all aspects of lift truck safety
Workplace Sexual Harassment! Fox News Has Reach $20 Million Dollar Settlement Deal
21st Century Fox has reached a $20 million settlement deal with Gretchen Carlson, the anchorwoman who sued Roger Ailes alleging harassment and retaliation in July. The company also publicly apologized
Post Termination Earning Opportunities – Who Must Prove What?
Post-Discharge Earning Opportunities – Who Must Prove What? Thursday, September 8, 2016 This update is intended for those involved in a wrongful dismissal case where post-employment earning opportunities are in
Bill 132… New Legislation on Workplace Sexual Harassment and Violence in the Workplace!
New Legislation On Workplace Sexual Violence And Harassment Bill 132, the Sexual Violence and Harassment Action Plan Act (Supporting Survivors and Challenging Sexual Violence and Harassment), will come into effect