News Release – Updating Ontario’s Construction Laws
Province to Launch Independent Review of the Construction Lien Act March 28, 2014 1:00 p.m.Ministry of the Attorney General Ontario is taking action to support a strong construction industry by committing to review the Construction Lien Act. The government is responding to
Save the Date: The Project Management Conference, Construction Law Best Practices, Building Envelope Forum 2014
THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE – PROJECT SUCCESS May 6, 2014 @ Toronto Don Valley Hotel & Suites Gain the essential building blocks to acquire the knowledge, skills, and competencies for effective project managers and team leaders. The full day qualifies for 7 CEU hours under
The Occupational Health and Safety Awareness and Training Regulation: Supporting Healthy and Safe Workplaces
The Occupational Health and Safety Awareness and Training Regulation (O. Reg. 297/13) under the Occupational Health and Safety Act(OHSA) is the new regulation that requires employers to make sure workers and supervisors complete a basic occupational health and safety awareness training program. Besides these
Corporate Criminal Liability for Workplace Safety: The Duty to Take “Reasonable Steps” to Ensure Workplace Safety
by Linda Galessiere Partner McLean Kerr The Occupational Health and Safety Act has long imposed obligations on employers to maintain a safe work environment. Less well known, however are the provisions of the Criminal Code which impose criminal liability on corporations
Transit Investment Strategy Advisory Panel Releases Recommendations
In September, Premier Wynne established the Transit Investment Strategy Advisory Panel to advise the government on ways to finance the remaining projects in Metrolinx’s Big Move transit plan, which is intended to reduce gridlock in the GTHA (Greater Toronto and
Bill 146 Proposes Crack Down on Temporary Agencies and Limits Freedom of Choice for Construction Workers
Ryan Conlin & Jeremy Schwartz The Ontario Government has proposed legislation which would dramatically alter the legal landscape with respect to the obligations of employers when they use temporary agency workers. Bill 146 also broadens the definition of “worker” under the Occupational Health and
OLRB December Highlights
NOTICE TO COMMUNITY Please be advised that the Ontario Labour Relations Board will neither schedule nor hold hearings between December 23, 2013 and January 3, 2014 inclusive. Matters of an urgent nature, however, may be scheduled on an expedited basis as
Ontario Public Affairs Update – New Labour Legislation Introduced Today
Labour Legislation Includes Proposed Changes to Open Period Today, Ontario Labour Minister Yasir Naqvi introduced new legislation aimed at providing stronger protections for workers, called the Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger Economy Act. The Bill proposes: eliminating the $10,000 cap on the
Quick Ministry of Labour Prevention Office Update for Stakeholders on New Mandatory OHS Awareness Training
Ministry of Labour‘s Prevention Office Communiqué to Stakeholders: NEW Mandatory Occupational Health and Safety Awareness Training On November 15 the new Occupational Health and Safety Awareness and Training Regulation (O.Reg.297/13) was announced. This regulation will come into force on July 1, 2014. The
Being in good company; The secret to being a great employer? Engaging employees
In 25 years working in the Guelph office of insurance company the Co-operators Group, Jane O'Leary has worked her way up. She started out in the marketing area, moved to the data centre and now she is part of a