2012-13 Inspection Blitz Schedule Released by Ontario MOL
Stating that “The Ministry of Labour’s proactive inspection blitzes on sector-specific hazards are designed to raise awareness and increase compliance […]
Adrian Miedema
Full bioRandom Alcohol Testing Case Headed for Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of Canada will decide whether an employer must have “reasonable cause” to conduct random alcohol testing on […]
MOL Releases OHSA-Reprisal Guidance for Workers and Employers
The Ontario Ministry of Labour has released a Fact Sheet that provides guidance to workers and employers on the safety-reprisal […]
“Unsafe” Coworker Did not Justify Work Refusal under OHSA: Ontario Arbitrator
An Ontario arbitrator has held that a worker was not justified in refusing to work because it was allegedly unsafe […]
Lawyer’s Letter to OLRB Binds Unhappy Employee to Safety-Reprisal Settlement
The Ontario Labour Relations Board has held that an employee and employer settled a safety-reprisal complaint, due to the employee’s […]
60,000 Workplace Visits by Ontario MOL Inspectors over 9 Months
The Ontario Ministry of Labour has reported that its safety inspectors conducted more than 60,000 visits to workplaces from April through to […]
Asbestos Exposure did not Cause Colon Cancer: Ontario WSIAT
A mining worker’s exposure to asbestos did not cause his colon cancer, the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal […]
Appealing MOL Compliance Order? Ask for Inspector’s Notes and Photos
Employers appealing Ontario Ministry of Labour compliance orders under the Occupational Health and Safety Act are entitled to notes made […]
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 […]
Ontario Village Pays $75,000 Fine in Death of Volunteer Firefighter During Ice Water Training Exercise
This is the week for blog posts on volunteer fire departments. The situation involving the Village of Point Edward, near Sarnia, was […]
“How the Ministry of Labour Investigates Incidents”: New Ontario MOL Radio Podcast
The Ontario Ministry of Labour has put up a podcast entitled, “How the Ministry of Labour Investigates Incidents”. A transcript […]
Volunteer Fire Department’s Actions Being Scrutinized by Court under OHSA: 2 of 3 Remaining Charges Dismissed
In an unusual case, the Ontario Ministry of Labour has charged a small town’s volunteer fire department with safety offences […]