Are you an Ontario farmer employer navigating the complexity of the special farm worker rules? This is the first of a few posts that will walk through the main employment law issues to consider for your agricultural employees.
In Ontario,
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Further Defenses to OHSA Charges: Officially Induced Error
Have you ever wondered if there’s a way to defend against Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) charges beyond the usual due diligence defence?
It turns out, that there is—a little-known and often misunderstood defense called Officially Induced Error (OIE).
Employment Law around the Campfire: Best Practices for Summer Workplace Law Issues
We have a short and sweet summer in Canada. Getting outdoors is a sacred rite for all, given how short our summer is. So how should employers balance that instinct with the fact that the business must go on?
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Understanding Ontario’s New Temporary Help Agency and Recruiter Licensing Regime: What Employers Need to Know
Ontario’s employment landscape has shifted significantly with the introduction of the new licensing regime for temporary help agencies (THAs) and recruiters. This change, effective from July 1, 2024, mandates that all THAs and recruiters operating in Ontario must hold a
How do prior regulatory convictions affect sentencing outcomes for new OHSA violations?
In workplace safety, adherence to the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) is paramount. Welcome to the third blog in our OHSA series. Discover how previous regulatory convictions impact sentencing for new OHSA violations. Read our previous blogs here
The Perks and Pitfalls of Employee Handbooks
For most employers we consult with, preparing and distributing employee handbooks seems like just one obvious step in setting up or maintaining a healthy workplace.
While employee handbooks can be a great tool to help organize the do’s and don’ts
Aggravating and Mitigating Sentencing Factors in OHSA Convictions
Our clients ask us this all the time. They’ve usually already thought about it for weeks/months/years, but never know if and when to do it. I’ve yet to meet an employer who loves terminating employees – it’s hard, painful, disruptive
When is it Time to Fire an Employee
Our clients ask us this all the time. They’ve usually already thought about it for weeks/months/years, but never know if and when to do it. I’ve yet to meet an employer who loves terminating employees – it’s hard, painful, disruptive
OHSA Series: Due Diligence Primer
Defenses to OHSA Charges
Introduction to Due Diligence
Have you ever wondered what happens if your workplace faces charges under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)or other similar legislation?
What steps should you take, and what defences are available to
Rolling out Gen AI in the Workplace
Gen AI is here. This may feel very abstract and irrelevant to many of our employees but may be a significant source of stress and worry for others.
This is more than another department change that employees need to evolve