Important Decisions from 2013 Employment Law Cases Important Decisions from 2013 Employment Law Cases I have selected some important employment law cases and their decisions that were released in the past year for your reading pleasure. Enjoy! 1. Court decisions...
Serving Alcohol at Events: Employer Liability If you are serving alcohol at an office party on your premises, you should take certain precautions. Your organization may be held liable for damages an intoxicated employee causes after leaving the party. You can read...
Occupational Health and Safety Act Amendments – Health and Safety Training is Now Mandatory The Occupational Health and Safety Act’s new regulation mandates basic safety awareness training for all Ontario workers and supervisors – with a specific focus on...
The Dangers of Alcohol at Work – How Employers Can Avoid Disaster With the upcoming holidays, drinking alcohol or being impaired at work is an issue that will be considered by many employers. Although people generally agree that alcohol and work don’t mix, the...
Can the Senate of Canada Fire Pamela Wallin? Under the Constitution Act, 1867 (the Act), Pamela Wallin was appointed by the Governor General to fill one of 6 Senate seats from Saskatchewan. Under section 29 of the Act, her appointment is until age 75 unless she is...
WSIB: Three Issues for Employers to consider. Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) – Three Issues for Employers to consider 1. Are all workers covered by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)? Most employers are covered under Schedule 1 of the...