B.C. Appeal Court Clarifies Workplace Accident Reporting Obligations
The employer of the injured worker, not the owner of the workplace, was required to report the worker’s injury, the […]
Government Safety Investigations
MOL safety blitz results show many new businesses non-compliant with basic requirements
The results of a recent Ontario Ministry of Labour safety blitz shows many new small businesses violate basic legal requirements […]
MOL inspector’s grievance gives glimpse into MOL’s after-hours accident response process
Ministry of Labour managers have discretion as to whether to send out an inspector when an employer calls after-hours about […]
“Disgruntled and aggressive clients” posed safety threat under OHSA
An employee who was fired after complaining to the Ministry of Labour that she felt threatened by “disgruntled and aggressive […]
Worker, Caught by MOL Inspector, Given Significant Fine for Safety Violation
An Ontario construction worker has been fined $1,500.00 after jumping from a hoist tower to a nearby roof. Unfortunately for […]
MOL Inspector’s “Unclear” Order Required School Board to Revise its Workplace Violence Policy
A Ministry of Labour inspector has ordered an Ontario school board to revise its workplace violence policy, and the Ontario […]
Corporate Director Fined under OHSA in Safety Belt Case
A corporate director of a stucco company has been fined $3,000.00 under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act for […]
Filed Late, Appeal of Inspector’s Order Dismissed
A recent Ontario Labour Relations Board decision illustrates the importance of timely filing of appeals of Ministry of Labour inspectors’ […]
Company Director Fined $8,500 After Swearing at MOL Safety Inspector, Making Threatening Gestures and Telling Inspector to Leave Project
Corporate directors can be charged by the Ontario Ministry of Labour and fined under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. […]
$20,000 Fine After HR Staff, Supervisor Fail to Immediately Report Injury to MOL
An Ontario employer has been fined $20,000 for failing to report an injury to the Ministry of Labour, showing that […]
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. […]
Class Action Proceeds Against MOL for “Negligent Inspection”
In a case that will be closely watched, an Ontario judge has permitted a class action lawsuit against the Ministry […]