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Ontario Court of Justice Issues the First COVID-19 Prosecution of an Employer Under Occupational Health and Safety Laws
An ON employer has been convicted and fined $125,000, under OHSA for failing to take the reasonable precautions necessary to protect against the transmission of COVID-19.
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Recent COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Decisions
In recent weeks, arbitrators have released several new decisions related to COVID-19 vaccination policies implemented by employers. We provide an overview of these new decisions and how they compare to prior decisions
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In A Flash
Bill 88 Passes. Here’s What It Means for Ontario Employers
On April 11, 2022, the Working for Workers Act, 2022 became law. It establishes new rights for digital platform workers, increases penalties for violation of workplace health and safety rules, and imposes new requirements on employers.
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OHS & Workers’ Compensation Advisor
High Stakes Become Higher: Ontario OHSA Amendments Create Historic Director and Officer Fines and Even More Corporate Risk
The Government of ON passed Bill 88, the Working for Workers Act, 2022, which, among other things, contains various amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
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In A Flash
Ontario’s Working For Workers Act Proposes Hard Hitting OHSA Amendments and New Naloxone Duty
ON announced sweeping changes to several statutes in the Working for Workers Act, 2022. Amendments to the OHSA would increase potential fines for directors and officers to the highest in the country, and dramatically raise other personal fines.
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