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Safety-Critical Workers: Diminished Expectation Of Privacy In Alcohol And Drug Testing
The Federal Court of Appeal recently issued a decision signaling that employees working in safety-critical roles have a "diminished expectation
Trudeau Resignation Puts Canada Energy Policy In Focus
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation. It's a pivotal moment for the oil-rich nation, with big implications for
Canada Issues Finalized Clean Electricity Regulations
On December 17, 2024, the Government of Canada released the finalized Clean Electricity Regulations (CER or Regulations). The Regulations are a key
Head Protection – Know The Laws of Your Province
Head protection is a critical component of workplace safety, designed to safeguard workers from injuries caused by falling objects,
Avoid 8 Common Pitfalls When Auditing Your OHS Program
An OHS audit is a lot different from a safety inspection.
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Martin Luther King & the Labour Movement
This Date in Safety History
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March 26 – EDI and the Workplace Violence Risks
Date: March 26, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (PST) Speakers: Jennifer Mak, Human Rights and Equity Strategist
Securities Class Action Risk Arising From Environmental And Climate-Related Disclosures
Canadian issuers have recently come under heightened scrutiny in relation to environmental and climate-related securities disclosure. Responding to growing public
Ontario Court Of Appeal Orders Rehearing Of Environmental Charter Challenge
In Mathur v Ontario, 2024 ONCA 762, the Court of Appeal for Ontario held that Ontario's Cap and Trade Cancellation Act (CTCA) was a
“Much Ado About Group Benefits:” Interpreting Benefit Plan Terms Continues To Create Issues For Employers
Soave vs. Stahle Construction Inc. (2023 ONCA 265) highlights that benefit plan interpretation continues to be an issue that impacts employers.
Alberta Supervisor Pleads Guilty & Ordered To Pay Fine For Serious Workplace Injury
Jeffrey Gross, a construction supervisor in Calgary, pleaded guilty on September 24, 2024, for an incident in which an employee
The Complexities Of Dependent Contractors And Restrictive Covenants
Previously printed in the LexisNexis Labour Notes Newsletter. In the recent decision of Dibble v. Creative Music Therapy Solutions Inc., 2024 BCSC 1066,
Defining Detection: The Fight Over Coverage In Paramount v. Chubb Insurance
The case of Paramount Resources Ltd. v. Chubb Insurance Company of Canada, 2024 ABCA 266 centers on a dispute over insurance
False Statement To The CNESST: The Court Finds A Worker Guilty Of An Offence
It's common knowledge that a Québec worker who has suffered an employment injury is entitled to an income replacement indemnity
At Last! Employers Score A Much-needed Victory In The Ongoing Battle Over Termination Clauses
It's no secret that over the past several years, Canadian courts have taken a proactive stance in scrutinizing restrictive termination
Ontario, Canada Court Affirms City Lacked Control Of Workplace And Exercised Due Diligence, Upholding Acquittal Of OHSA Charges
In R. v. Greater Sudbury (City), 2024 ONSC 3959, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (OSCJ) dismissed an appeal of the