Strong OHS Program Not Enough to Prove Due Diligence for Foreseeable Risk
Residual stored energy caused a machine that was supposedly locked out to start up unexpectedly and amputate a worker's thumbs.
Face Mask Refuser Loses Her Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
A car dealer asked a customer to leave because she refused to put on a facemask. The customer claimed she
Workers Comp Doesn’t Bar Harassed Worker’s Constructive Dismissal Lawsuit
Workers comp bars lawsuits against employers for work-related injuries; in exchange, workers get automatic coverage of work injuries regardless of
Company Had the Right Safety Policy but Didn’t Make Workers Aware of It
An elevator company had a safety policy banning workers from wearing gloves when working on moving machinery. The problem is
Texting at Service Stop Is Just Cause to Fire Driver with Disciplinary History
Sending a text message on her cell phone while her vehicle was parked at a service stop with its four-way
Fall at Home Is Work-Related When It Aggravates Previous Work Injuries
A worker who suffers an injury in a fall while she's off-duty and in her own home normally doesn't qualify
Prime Contractor Gets 6-Figure OHS Fine for Excavation Project Injuries
An excavator being used at a roadway construction project accidentally nudged a piece of heavy pipe, causing it to fall
Auto Parts Depot Fined $185,000 for Worker’s Fatality
An auto repair worker got killed when the vehicle he was under fell on him. The employer, a Calgary parts