Briefing Note: No Tort of Harassment in Ontario – so says Court of Appeal
March 25, 2019 Dear Clients and Friends, Stories of workplace harassment continue to receive front page news coverage in Canada, the United States, and abroad. A December 2018 Statistics Canada study titled, “Harassment in Canadian workplaces,” found that, in 2016, 15.9% of
In a Flash | Workplace Inspection Blitzes Anticipated
The Ontario Ministry of Labour recently released details concerning its enforcement plans for the remainder of 2018 and 2019, which focus on ensuring that employers are complying with the Employment Standards Act, 2000 and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Regulatory Registry Alert
The Ministry of Labour has publicized the Industrial Establishments Regulation Amendment Proposal on the Service Ontario website. Industrial Establishments Regulation Amendment Proposal Regulation Number(s): Reg. 851 Bill or Act: Occupational Health and Safety Act Summary of Proposal: The Ministry of Labour (the ministry) is proposing various amendments to Regulation
Bill 148 Undergoes Significant Amendment
Brought to you by Sherrard Kuzz LLP Employment & Labour Lawyers Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017, passed Third Reading in the Ontario Legislature on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. The legislation introduces significant amendments to Ontario’s Employment Standards Acts and Labour Relations
In A Flash – $70,000 Fine Demonstrates Importance of OHSA Orders and Workplace Violence and Harassment Requirements
$70,000 Fine Demonstrates Importance of OHSA Orders and Workplace Violence and Harassment Requirements An Ontario employer has been fined $70,000 ($87,500 with the surcharge applied) after being convicted of failing to comply with seven Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”) orders
Regulatory Amendments Come in Force – New Requirements To Improve Construction Health and Safety
The Ministry of Labour has released the attached News Bulletin as of July 1, 2016. This news bulletin affects several different regulations, for your reference we have attached an electronic copies of the affected regulations with the amendments imbedded in
Canada: It’s Never Okay – Ontario Government Takes Firm Stance To End Sexual Harassment And Violence
Provided by: Mondaq Business Briefing by Andrew Cogswell / March 30, 2015 Monday In Ontario, all employers must take steps to prevent and react to harassment and violence in the workplace. Part III.0.1 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act requires employers to
An Action Plan to Stop Sexual Violence and Harassment – March 2015
Briefing Note supplied by SHERRARD KUZZ LLP It's Never Okay - An Action Plan to Stop Sexual Violence and Harassment - March 2015 - Sherrard Kuzz LLP Employment & Labour Lawyers In June 2010, the Occupational Health and Safety Act was amended to
Is a Drug-Free Workplace a Thing of the Past?
Medical Marijuana Creates a Buzz for Employers Article from MANAGEMENT COUNSEL Employment and Labour Law Update - Sherrard Kuzz LLP Marijuana use for recreational purposes is currently illegal in Canada. However, for the more than 40,000 Canadians who legally use the drug for medical purposes,