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Alberta Court of Appeal dismisses worker’s appeal in his 20+ year old case against a developer

The Alberta Court of Appeal has recently confirmed that an owner/developer of a condominium conversion project was not liable for […]

By Cristina Wendel
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“The larger the corporation, the larger the fine”: A corporate defendant’s financial circumstances is a relevant sentencing factor for breaches of a regulatory scheme

A small, family owned and operated custom cabinet business was fined $75,000 plus the Victim Fine Surcharge of $11,250 after […]

By Cristina Wendel
  • Caselaw Developments

The Supreme Court of Canada grants leave to appeal in drug and alcohol policy matter

Drug and alcohol testing policies have long been of key importance for many employers, particularly those who have employees in […]

By Cristina Wendel
  • Caselaw Developments
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A first for Alberta – Employer sentenced to corporate probation and community service for violating the Occupational Health and Safety Act

In a unique decision, an Alberta employer, Needoba Construction Ltd., which pleaded guilty to the general charge of failing to […]

By Cristina Wendel
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Refusing to provide a written statement to an investigating officer did not constitute obstruction of a safety officer but grabbing him and pushing him out the door did.

This case serves as an example of what degree of conduct will or will not constitute obstruction of an officer […]

By Cristina Wendel
  • Safety - Risk Management

Misleading information about WHMIS training requirements

Work Safe Alberta has recently revised a Bulletin regarding some aggressive, high pressure sales tactics being used by some WHMIS […]

By Cristina Wendel
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Update on changes to WHMIS requirements and transition period

Work Safe Alberta has released an Occupational Health and Safety bulletin to assist Alberta employers and workers understand the impact […]

By Cristina Wendel
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Federal government announces changes to WHMIS Legislation

The federal government has announced certain amendments to the federal Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) legislation which covers suppliers […]

By Cristina Wendel
  • Amendments to Safety Laws

The deadline for Albertans to provide input on changes to Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Code is fast approaching

The Alberta government has made revisions to Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Code and has invited the public to provide […]

By Cristina Wendel
  • Caselaw Developments

Alberta employer fined $80,000 following conveyor incident

An Alberta employer has been sentenced to a fine of $80,000 plus the 15% victim fine surcharge following a workplace […]

By Cristina Wendel
  • Caselaw Developments

Owner/developer was not responsible for civil damages sustained in a workplace incident 20 years ago

Over 20 years after a workplace incident that seriously injured a worker, the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench has dismissed […]

By Cristina Wendel
  • Caselaw Developments
  • Prosecutions / Charges

Alberta Court imposes large fine for employer in calf-roping case

On October 31, 2013, the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench released the sentencing decision in R. v. XI Technologies Inc., […]

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