Canadian HR Reporter: Employer, supervisors convicted in workplace fatality
Faraz Kourangi provided his insights regarding a recent decision from the Ontario Court of Justice relating to the tragic, preventable death of a worker on a construction site, and the importance of proper training and supervision in the workplace. See an excerpt below: Employer, supervisors convicted in workplace fatality ‘Witnesses seemed to agree that there […]
Construction Site Owner Found to be an Employer Under OHSA Despite Lacking Direct Control over Employee
Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act [OHSA], employers have a duty to ensure that health and safety measures are implemented and carried out in the workplace. In scenarios where third-party contractors perform work for the owner of a construction site, there is uncertainty around whether the owner meets the definition of “employer” under the […]
Upcoming Changes to Notice of Termination Requirements Under Canada Labour Code
Significant amendments to the Canada Labour Code [CLC], introduced by Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No. 2, will come into effect on February 1, 2024. These amendments will bring about a substantial transformation in the notice of termination requirements for federally regulated employers, establishing a graduated system based on an employee’s years of service, similar to […]