Human Resources and Health & Safety Articles

Forklifts play an important role in the day-to-day operation of warehouses, construction sites, yard operations and manufacturing facilities.  Also known as lift trucks, reach trucks, and tow motors, these useful

This update is intended for all Canadian employers who have two or more employees. In a recent decision, the Quebec Court of Appeal (PDF – available in French only) ruled

Ontario is putting in place a number of new initiatives to help prevent or mitigate the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among first responders. Evidence shows that first responders

Joint health and safety committees (JHSCs) and multi-workplace joint health and safety committees (MJHSCs) represent workers and employers at Ontario workplaces. An MJHSC is a single JHSC, established and maintained

This case serves as an example of what degree of conduct will or will not constitute obstruction of an officer in a workplace investigation. The accused was charged under the

One of the hot topics discussed during the recent Canadian federal election was the possible legalization of marijuana. The Liberal Party, which won the election, took a position in favour of

An Alberta judge has suggested that if a workplace safety policy or program requires that certain accidents be investigated, then the accident investigation reports may not be subject to litigation

A recent case from the Ontario Superior Court is serving as a reminder to employers that mere suspicion – no matter how sure you are – is never enough to

Avenue Building Corporation, a company that provides concrete formwork for construction projects, has received a fine of $70,000 after a worker was injured. On February 12, 2013, a carpenter employed

Faurecia Automotive Seating Canada Ltd. pleaded guilty and has been fined $80,000 after a worker was injured by a storage bin that collapsed while it was being pushed. On December