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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 […]

By Adrian Miedema
  • Caselaw Developments
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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 […]

By Adrian Miedema
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“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 […]

By Adrian Miedema
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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 […]

By Adrian Miedema
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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 […]

By Adrian Miedema
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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 […]

By Adrian Miedema
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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’ […]

By Adrian Miedema
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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. […]

By Adrian Miedema
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$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 […]

By Adrian Miedema
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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.  […]

By Adrian Miedema
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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 […]

By Adrian Miedema
  • Caselaw Developments
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Engineer Now Facing Both Criminal Negligence, OHSA Charges in Mall Collapse

Police have laid criminal negligence charges against an engineer in relation to the Elliot Lake mall collapse in June 2012. The […]

By Adrian Miedema

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