Human Resources and Health & Safety Articles

The law is clear that an employer is required to accommodate employees with a “disability” up to the point of undue hardship.  In most cases there is no dispute that

An excavation is a hole left in the ground as the result of removing material. A trench is an excavation in which the depth exceeds the width. Trenching and excavation

  When does an individual’s right to privacy trump another’s right to a safe workplace? An employer who has ever had to deal with an employee’s drug or alcohol addiction, may

The MOL Blitz article discusses the current focus of the Ministry on the protection of New and Young Workers as part of the Ministry program to strengthen the protection of

Think back to your first job and the excitement of earning money for your first car, stereo, or move away from home. Hoping to make a good impression with your

The Queen of the North Disaster B.C. Ferries’ vessel The Queen of the North had 101 souls on board when it ran aground shortly after midnight on March 22, 2006.

Smokers need not apply?  Some firms prefer not to hire smokers. Many health organizations, including the world health organizations and the American cancer society, have taken a position to only

When hiring people with disabilities you may face some or many challenges. Some common challenges that smaller organizations may face is to support the hiring of employees with disabilities, such

A non-construction principal/employer who hires a construction contractor or must get a clearance certificate before allowing the contractor/subcontractor to do any work. Failure to do so is an offence, and

Every worker who is likely to enter a confined space or who performs related work should take this course. To comply with the regulations, you need a written Confined Space