Human Resources and Health & Safety Articles
Focus on skills training, collaboration will build Ontario economy: Report
Fostering greater collaboration between industry, government and post-secondary institutions is essential to building a highly skilled workforce in Ontario, according to a new report released by the Human Resources Professionals
OLRB dismisses union’s “fishing expedition” in safety case: documents requested from MOL and employer were not arguably relevant
The Ministry of Labour and the employer were not required to hand over certain documents requested by the union in a safety dispute, the Ontario Labour Relations Board has decided.
Early Termination of Fixed Term Contract Proves Costly
The Ontario Court of Appeal recently ordered an employer pay about a whopping 3 years of compensation to a 23-month employee terminated without cause. The poorly drafted employment contract meant that
MOL Blitz Results: Young Workers and Temporary Foreign Workers
Some employees are at greater risk than others of not receiving their employment standards entitlements. They may also lack the ability and/or resources to understand their rights under the Employment Standards
Commissioner of Oaths in Vaughan
Commissioners of oaths are persons who are empowered under provincial legislation to administer and witness the swearing of oaths or solemn affirmations in the taking of an affidavit for any potential
Forklift Training Centre in Vaughan
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
First Aid Training Centre in Vaughan
t 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
Working at Height Training in Vaughan
Workplace Law Consulting is Chief Prevention Officer-approved to teach this course in Ontario. The new Working at Heights Program is designed for workers who may perform construction related activities and at times
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