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Young workers make up a significant portion of the workforce. Unfortunately, they are just as prone to accidents as any other workers...

Earlier this summer, we updated you on the new Canada Labour Code entitlement that will provide employees with up to 10 paid days of medical leave no later than December 1, 2022.

The Alberta Arbitration Board has released its long- awaited decision in Unifor v. Suncor Energy Inc.

The long-awaited arbitration decision is in, and the result is a loss for random alcohol and drug testing.

An Ontario supervisor has been convicted and fined under the Occupational Health and Safety Act for disturbing an accident scene.

The film and television industry is a major source of employment in Vancouver and across British Columbia. Those working in the field have the opportunity to do what they love right in their own province.

Once again, the issue of drug and alcohol testing and policies will be subject to appeal; but this time before the Supreme Court of Canada, as it recently granted leave to appeal in Stewart v. Elk Valley Coal Corporation et al.

The Ontario Divisional Court has upheld the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal decision of Carter v. Chrysler Canada Inc. which found that an employer was permitted to have preferential treatment

On April 20, 2021, the City of Toronto and Region of Peel announced that all businesses with five or more recent cases of COVID-19 will be ordered to close for a minimum of 10 days.

An FMC study of 18 months of unpublished Ministry of Labour data has found that two‐thirds of corporations that fought "Occupational Health and Safety Act" charges through a trial were found guilty on at least one charge.

The Ontario Ministry of Labour’s worker safety orientation materials should be released in their final version in "late fall/early winter", and the supervisor materials will be piloted in the coming months with final release expected in early 2013.

On November 12, 2025, the government of British Columbia announced that effective immediately new requirements under the Employment Standards Regulation would prevent employers from asking employees for medical notes to support their sick leave.

At a time when employers are increasingly aware of their responsibility to prevent workplace discrimination and harassment.

Employers have an obligation under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act to ensure they maintain a safe workplace.

Bill 229, Working for Workers Six Act, 2024 is now law. The bill, which was introduced on November 27, 2024, received Royal Assent yesterday, December 19, 2024. Bill 229 built on the government's five prior.

Our recent webinars have focused on the workplace health and safety obligations of businesses and their people, and offered practical tips for staying in compliance. In addition to occupational health and safety laws, we have tackled other employment issues.

On behalf of Preston Parsons of Overholt Law posted in Workplace Injuries on Friday, January 20, 2017.

An employer’s safety due diligence can be defeated every time by one thing: a worker who won’t follow instructions or use proper equipment.