Ryan Conlin was recently interviewed concerning the recent, Superior Court decision sentencing Metron Construction project manager, Vadim Kazenelson, to three-and-a-half years in prison for his role in four workplace deaths on Christmas Eve 2009.
Ryan Conlin was recently interviewed concerning the recent, Superior Court decision sentencing Metron Construction project manager, Vadim Kazenelson, to three-and-a-half years in prison for his role in four workplace deaths on Christmas Eve 2009.
It may seem fairly obvious when a worker breaks her leg “in the course of employment”. However, injuries and illnesses…
Constructors, including many owners who directly hire and oversee contractors on their properties, must have strong and meaningful safety programs in…
Marijuana will soon be legal for recreational use nationwide and many employers are scrambling to respond to the challenges this…
There has been a great deal of discussion and litigation across the country about the extent to which OH&S legislation…
Allison Taylor discusses progressive discipline and termination for employee misconduct.
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Date: Mar 04. 2022 The Omicron wave appears to be receding and there is cautious optimism that the worst of…
As part of the Bill 168 amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”), workers can initiate a work refusal where…
The Canadian law on workplace violence and harassment continues to develop, particularly in relation to the duty to investigate. Employers…
This is segment 4 of 5 from our Q3 webinar held on Thursday, October 10, “Implications of the Ontario Court of Appeal…
In a relatively minor decision that may have significant implications, the Ontario Labour Relations Board (“OLRB”) has ordered Ministry of…
Jeremy Schwartz of Stringer LLP recently sat on a panel of industry leaders and experts for Manufacturing AUTOMATION’s Fourth Annual Machine Safety…
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A new regulation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”) requires that workers and supervisors are provided with basic health and safety…
An office holiday party is a great time to unwind as a team and encourage a sense of community. Unfortunately,…