Human Resources and Health & Safety Articles

Ministry of Labour TORONTO, ON –  Toronto hoist worker, was fined $1,500 for a violation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. On October 12, 2011,he was on a hoist

We have often reported on how courts enforce, or do not enforce, non-compete and non-solicitation clauses. But those cases have focussed on the solicitation of the former employer’s customers or clients. What

By July 1, 2014, employers must ensure its workers and supervisors have received training on occupational health and safety, as prescribed in Regulation 297/13. 1. Basic OHS Training – Workers

In most jurisdictions in Canada, human rights legislation prohibits discrimination on the basis of “family status.”  Until recently, few cases were brought alleging discrimination under this branch.  However, recent decisions

When an issue arises that requires a workplace investigation it can be the start of a long and expensive process for an organization, especially if HR makes mistakes early on.

Falls are one of the leading causes of critical injuries and deaths of workers at construction sites in Ontario. In September and October 2013, Ministry of Labour inspectors conducted a

An inspector’s alleged statement that, “our branch is different up here.  I know in southern Ontario they fine, fine, fine. But we don’t do that here” was not a promise

The odds of somebody dying or being severely injured on your jobsite decrease with every person who knows first aid. How much? You could reduce the chance of death and

Are you considering a rewarding career as a forklift operator? It is mandatory to have a valid forklift certification that has not expired in order to obtain employment as a

If you’re among the many HR professionals with a psychology degree, consider yourself fortunate. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is expecting the industrial-organizational psychologist to take the crown as