The last 5 years have seen unemployment rates grow substantially in both the United States and Europe. Governments in these jurisdictions have accordingly taken several steps to reduce the flow of foreigners into local labour markets. Canada stands out as an exception to the general rule, where it continues to facilitate the entry of foreigners…
The full scope of injury reporting requirements under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA“) is now one step closer to being clarified. In our May 2011 Occupational Health and Safety and Worker’s Compensation Newsletter, we reviewed and commented on the Ontario Divisional Courts’ ruling in Blue Mountain Resorts Limited v. Ontario (The Ministry of…
Your organization considers workplace health and safety important. Steps are taken to ensure that work is performed in compliance with health and safety laws, industry standards and best practices. In that regard, the organization conducts workplace hazard assessments, implements measures and procedures to address the hazards identified in the assessments, provides workers and supervisors with relevant health and…
In Hinke v. Thermal Energy International Inc., 2012 ONCA 635, a senior dismissed employee claimed, in addition to other relief, damages for wrongful dismissal, repayment of debts and expenses, and payment pursuant to a convertible debenture issued to him. His former employer counterclaimed for damages based on alleged oppression, breach of fiduciary duty, and negligence….
On October 1, 2012, all workplaces must have the Ministry of Labour’s new workplace poster “Health and Safety At Work – Prevention Starts Here”. We think this is a good time to check that your company has put up all the workplace posters required in Ontario. Check that you have: “What You Should Know About…