A breakdown of the maximum fine a corporation can expect to face for an environmental violation by province.

A large manufacturer with financial problems is forced to lay off 20 workers. And it warns the remaining workers that these layoffs may unfortunately not be the last. After this warning, a worker notices that a part on a piece of machinery is broken. The …

Cellular Phone Use & Driving: a Dangerous Combination, Ontario Medical Association, Sept. 2008.
The Economics of Regulating Cell Phone Use in Vehicles, Hahn & Tetlock, AEI-Brookings Joint Centre for Regulatory Studies, Oct. 1999.
Fatal Distraction? A Comparison Between Cell Phone Drivers and Drunk Drivers, Strayer, Drews & …

Is violence really a concern in most workplaces?

1. No, it’s been blown out of proportion by the media.
2. No, but it is an issue for certain kinds of workplaces.
3. Yes, all workplaces—regardless of type—should prepare for possible violence.
4. Yes, in fact, my workplace has experienced violent incidents.

When outbreaks of infectious diseases occur, the risk of contracting and spreading the disease becomes a foreseeable risk and is thus covered by the general duty clause. In fact, government authorities in at least five jurisdictions have issued guidelines confirming this view in response to …

The swine flu crisis is receding but you can bet that in a couple of years a new international health crisis will emerge that threatens the continuity of your company’s operations. Many of the HR steps companies take in response to outbreaks of infectious disease—be …

A corporation is a legal entity that’s separate and distinct from its individual officers and directors and responsible for its own liabilities. As a result, officers and directors aren’t generally responsible for violations committed by the corporation they serve. In fact, this protection against personal …

How does your province deal with paying workers during a work refusal.

The chart below lists the names and numbers of individuals you’re required to notify about hazardous spills or environmental contaminants at your company.
Keep the information for your jurisdiction handy so you can report spills immediately.

Province/Territory
Contact

Federal
Environment Canada: 416-346-1971. Also notify any member of the public that …

What Are Your Legal Obligations?