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On December 4, 2014, Premier Kathleen Wynne announced new initiatives to raise awareness of sexual violence and harassment, to enhance prevention measures and to combat harassment, violence and discrimination on the basis of sex.

Workplace safety is a key concern for many workers and their families across the country.

The Government of Ontario has introduced new rules applicable across the province in its efforts to stem the spread of COVID-19, and in particular the Omicron variant.

British Columbia's Bill 41 implementing the Workers Compensation Amendment Act (No. 2), 2022 received royal assent on November 24, 2022.

Historically, penalties against individuals convicted of offences under the Occupational Health and Safety Act ("OHSA") were limited to fines.

Generally the thought of employers is that charges may be laid in the event of a critical injury or fatality at the workplace.

There are many common causes of injury at work. These include slips and falls, hazardous equipment, and dangerous work sites. However, some workplace injury sources may not be immediately obvious...

Today, Nova Scotia announced that workers may qualify for up to 4 paid sick days when they miss time between May 10, 2021 and July 31, 2021.

On October 26, 2023, Ontario's Bill 79, Working for Workers Act, 2023 received royal assent. Among other changes to workplace law...

On March 16, 2020, Ontario's provincial government announced that it will draft legislation that will protect workers and their families during the global COVID-19 outbreak.

As discussed, on December 8, 2022, Ontario proclaimed in force amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act made in Bill 88, Working for Workers Act, 2022.

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently released its decision in Blue Mountain Resorts Limited v. Ontario, 2013 ONCA 75, overturning a Divisional Court decision on the duties of employers and contractors under the Occupational Health and Safety Act to report a death or a "critical injury" to the Ministry of Labour.

Although uncommon, from time to time employers may find themselves dealing with job abandonment. As the very recent decision of Hettrick v Triple F Paving illustrates, however, it is crucial to...

The Ontario government announced that it will be introducing legislation to amend the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA)...

Following our earlier updates on January 29, 2020 and March 9, 2020, on March 12, 2020, the Ontario Government announced that all publicly funded schools in Ontario will be ...

Canada is now more than halfway through the worst wildfire season this country has ever seen. Every province and territory has been impacted by this year's wildfires...

On Wednesday, May 18, 2011, the Government of Ontario passed Bill 160, An Act to amend the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 with respect to occupational health and safety and other matters.

The proposed changes seek to further protect the rights of employees in Ontario.