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Nova Scotia roofer jailed for 4 months after tenth OHSA conviction
Corporate director jailed for one day, fined $10,000 for OHSA violation; he had been fined twice before
Contractor jailed for 30 days, fined $45,000 after serious asbestos violations
Every now and then a case comes along to remind us that violators of occupational health and safety legislation can be sent […]
Two company directors jailed 25 days after worker dies, no safety training provided
Rarely are senior corporate officials jailed for health and safety offences in Canada. But recently, two company directors of an […]
Supervisor Jailed 45 days for Occupational Health and Safety Act Violation
An Ontario supervisor has been jailed for 45 days after a worker fell off a roof and suffered permanent paralysis. […]
Supervisor Jailed under OHSA after Lying to MOL Inspector, Police
In what is still a relatively rare occurrence, an Ontario supervisor has been sent to jail for violating the Occupational […]
Three days in jail for owner of roofing business after trying to deceive MOL inspector
Previous Environmental Convictions Considered in Jailing of Supervisor for OHSA Offences: Court’s Reasons now Available
A supervisor’s previous violations of the Environmental Protection Act, and failure to pay more than $50,000 in fines for those […]
Sexual Assault on Employee by Supervisor: Employer and Supervisor Liable for $620K
The Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld a jury award of $470,000 in damages, plus a costs award of $150,000, against […]