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Prison-time for a contractor for manslaughter: A first in Quebec legal history
Possession of “small amount” of marijuana was just cause to fire employee who had “not carefully checked his pockets” before screening to board flight for offshore platform
An appeal court has upheld the firing of a unionized millwright who was caught with a small amount of marijuana […]
Canadian Law Blog Awards recognizes Dentons’ Occupational Health & Safety Law Blog as one of Canada’s top legal practice group blogs in 2017
We are delighted to tell you that the Canadian Law Blog Awards has named Dentons Canada’s Occupational Health and Safety […]
A Truly Poisoned Work Environment – Arbitrator Upholds Discharge of Employee Who Spiked Office Water Cooler with Bleach
In what can only be described as a victory for common sense, an arbitrator recently upheld the discharge of a […]
The death of an employee due to the collapse of trench walls: Superior Court confirms the employer’s committal for trial for manslaughter
In the recent decision Fournier c R.[1], the Superior Court of Quebec confirmed that an employer’s violations of health and […]
Ontario Bill Proposes to Create “Health and Safety Management System” under OHSA
The Ontario government has introduced legislation that seeks to, among other things, provide for the establishment of employer “health and […]
GHS Update: Government of Canada introduces new regulations for protection for workers handling hazardous materials
The Government of Canada has announced that new Occupational Health and Safety regulations under the Canada Labour Code, which are […]
New Training and Safety Requirements for Drill Rig Operators in Ontario
The Ontario government has passed amendments under the Occupational Health and Safety Act which provide new technical and operational safety […]
Medical Marijuana in the Workplace
With the recent expansion of legislation permitting the production, sale and use of marijuana for medical purposes, employers should begin […]
Arbitration board imposes 24-hour firefighter shift, despite employer’s safety concerns
An interest arbitration board has imposed a 24-hour shift for firefighters employed by the Ontario City of St. Catharines, despite […]
Dentons’ Spring Employment Seminar Includes OHS Caselaw Highlights – June 5th
Please join us for a complimentary half-day employment law seminar in Toronto on Friday, June 5th. We will cover the […]