Mathews Dinsdale is pleased to announce that Mark Bout has joined the Firm’s partnership. Mark works out of the Firm’s office in Vancouver BC.
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Crushing Fines Introduced For Repeat Violators of Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act
On November 27, 2024, the Ontario government introduced yet another amendment to Ontario’s OHS legislation, further increasing the potential for severe, if not crushing, corporate OHS penalties. Bill 229, the Working for Workers Six Act, 2024 (the “Bill”), introduced a number of potential changes to labour and employment legislative provisions.
Read moreOntario WSIB Formalizes Guidance to Workplace Parties Regarding COVID-19 Claims’ Adjudication
The WSIB explains that while the nature of some jobs places workers at greater risk of contracting COVID-19, claims made to the WSIB will nevertheless be adjudicated on a case-by-case basis.
Read moreBC Extends Temporary Layoff Period During COVID-19 Epidemic
Changes, which take effect immediately, extend the period of time in which a temporary layoff may occur, prior to being deemed a permanent layoff. This change impacts temporarily laid off staff, who are not covered by a collective agreement.
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