New Mandatory WSIB Coverage Takes Effect and Now Extends to Business Owners
After years of exemptions, the Workplace Safety Insurance Board recently took steps to extend mandatory WSIB coverage in the construction industry. Why? To level the playing field in this competitive industry as well as continuously work to improve the health and safety standards for all construction workers.
Employers Relieved As Ontario Court Of Appeal Overturns “Absurd” Interpretation Of OHSA Reporting Obligations
On February 7, 2013, the Ontario Court of Appeal released its decision in Blue Mountain v. Ontario (The Ministry of Labour) overturning the rulings of the Ontario Divisional Court and the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) that Blue Mountain Resort had failed to report the drowning death of a guest pursuant to their obligations under […]