Corporate Criminal Conviction as Corporate Death Sentence?
This white paper from OHS lawyers at Heenan Blaikie examines the implications of the recent sentencing decision in the Metron case. The post Corporate Criminal Conviction as Corporate Death Sentence?...
View ArticleMetron Construction Fine Increased by the Court of Appeal
OHS lawyer Norm Keith looks at the ON Court of Appeal's recent increase of the fine imposed on a company for criminal negligence in a safety tragedy. The post Metron Construction Fine Increased by the...
View Article‘Tis the Sneezin’– Does the Flu Give Rise to the Right to Refuse Work?
This flu season, workers may try to refuse to work due to fears of getting sick. Can they? The post ‘Tis the Sneezin’ – Does the Flu Give Rise to the Right to Refuse Work? appeared first on OHS Insider.
View ArticleKNOW THE LAWS: Right to Refuse Unsafe Work
This chart shows the general work refusal provisions in each jurisdiction’s OHS law. The post KNOW THE LAWS: Right to Refuse Unsafe Work appeared first on OHS Insider.
View ArticleViolent Worker Conduct Can Lead to Criminal Charges
Lawyer Jamie Jurczak discusses two recent cases that show that workplace violence has ramifications beyond just the duties imposed on employers in the OHS laws. The post Violent Worker Conduct Can Lead...
View ArticleMandatory Retirement for Safety: Justifiable or Stereotypical?
Requiring workers to retire when they reach a certain age out of concern for their safety may seem appropriate but could actually be discriminatory. Here's a look at the validity of mandatory...
View ArticleLiteracy and Safety: Understanding Is Key
Learn how to keep workers' literacy levels from inhibiting their understanding of safety materials. The post Literacy and Safety: Understanding Is Key appeared first on OHS Insider.
View ArticleManitoba: Amendments to The Workers Compensation Act Proclaimed into Force
Jamie Jurczak and Peter Mueller from Taylor McCaffrey give an overview of recent changes to Manitoba's workers' comp law, which take effect Jan. 1, 2015. The post Manitoba: Amendments to The Workers...
View Article15% of Workplaces Have Been Subjected to a Coroner’s Inquest or Fatality Inquiry
In a poll, 15% said their workplaces have been subjected to a coroner's inquest or fatality inquiry. Would you be prepared if yours was subjected to one? The post 15% of Workplaces Have Been Subjected...
View ArticleDialin’ in the Importance of Safe Driving Policies
Distracted driving poses serious safety hazards for all drivers but especially young drivers, who are new to being behind the wheel. The post Dialin’ in the Importance of Safe Driving Policies appeared...
View ArticleEmployer v. Contractor: The Manitoba Distinction
OHS lawyer Jamie Jurczak discusses a key Manitoba case that addresses the safety duties of contractors v. those of employers. The post Employer v. Contractor: The Manitoba Distinction appeared first on...
View ArticleThe Metron Construction Tragedy: Lessons Learned
A review of the fatal Christmas Eve scaffold collapse, the subsequent prosecutions and the lessons employers and safety professionals can learn from it. The post The Metron Construction Tragedy:...
View ArticleJoin Us Feb. 17 for a Free Webinar on Domestic Violence & the Workplace
On Feb. 17, 2016, we're holding a free webinar on domestic violence and the workplace, including practical due diligence tips. The post Join Us Feb. 17 for a Free Webinar on Domestic Violence & the...
View ArticleDomestic Violence: Out of the Home and Into the Workplace with Jamie Jurczak...
Date and Time Recorded: Feb. 17, 2016 12 EST (1 hour, including Q&A) Title: Domestic Violence: Out of the Home and Into the Workplace Speakers: Jamie A. Jurczak and Peter Mueller, Taylor McCaffrey...
View ArticleSURPRISE INSPECTIONS: Managing How Health and Safety Regulators Do Business
This recorded webinar covers the OHS inspection process, the issues that can arise from such inspections and best practices for managing them. The post SURPRISE INSPECTIONS: Managing How Health and...
View ArticleVideo: Metron and the Future of Health and Safety Prosecutions
In this video, OHS lawyers dissect the various proceedings that have flowed from the Metron saga and their impact on OHS law. The post Video: Metron and the Future of Health and Safety Prosecutions...
View ArticleRecorded Webinar: Inspections vs. Investigations: Did They Need a Warrant and...
This session with Jeremy Warning will discuss the complex and challenging area of OHS inspections v. investigations through legal and practical commentary. The post Recorded Webinar: Inspections vs....
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