Caselaw Developments Prosecutions / Charges Company loses “non suit” application in OHSA prosecution By Adrian Miedema
Caselaw Developments Violence and Harassment Student’s violent outbursts justified teacher’s work refusal: OLRB By Adrian Miedema
Caselaw Developments Safety Professionals - Practice Issues SCC upholds employer’s “no free accident” alcohol and drug policy: Stewart v Elk Valley By April Kosten
Caselaw Developments Prosecutions / Charges Nova Scotia roofer jailed for 4 months after tenth OHSA conviction By Adrian Miedema
Caselaw Developments Prosecutions / Charges Corporate director jailed for one day, fined $10,000 for OHSA violation; he had been fined twice before By Adrian Miedema
Caselaw Developments Safety - Risk Management Loader operator entitled to remain in job despite accidents: insufficient warnings and training, decides arbitrator By Adrian Miedema
Caselaw Developments Violence and Harassment Court orders condo owner who harassed building management staff to cease and desist. OHSA harassment provisions applied By Adrian Miedema
Caselaw Developments Safety - Risk Management Safety officer, fired after company loses COR certification, wins wrongful dismissal lawsuit By Adrian Miedema
Caselaw Developments Safety - Risk Management Worker entitled to sue coworker for failure to report absence of or defect in protective equipment: court By Adrian Miedema
Caselaw Developments Violence and Harassment Bullied to death? PEI WCB awards benefits to widow after finding a link between workplace bullying and fatal heart attack By Cristina Wendel
Caselaw Developments Violence and Harassment “Your ugly face”: employer’s condescending, aggressive, hostile and profane behaviour in one meeting resulted in constructive dismissal. Nurse awarded 24 months in damages By Adrian Miedema
Caselaw Developments Safety Professionals - Practice Issues Lunchtime car accident a matter for WSIB, not courts, WSIAT rules By Adrian Miedema
