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Legislation

Outlining new requirements of a violence and harassment policy
13 aspects now required within federally regulated workforce
Ontario legislators call for clear criteria of ’emergency brake’ pandemic measure
TORONTO — Ontario’s Opposition is asking the government to…

Bill C-65 is now law: Do you have the right resolution processes?
Understanding new prescribed processes for federally regulated employers to resolve a report of violence and harassment, and the role of the designated recipient

New federal rules on violence, harassment in effect: Are you compliant?
Taking a structured approach can ensure clarity

Guidance on COVID-19 vaccine policies for employees
Few individuals with lawful grounds to refuse vaccination in employment law context

Looking back on the year that was in OH&S law
Dramatic shifts were few, but some notable developments arose
New legislation now in effect meant to create healthier, safer workplaces
Making workplaces healthier, safer and fairer will provide Canadians…

Ontario court says ‘wisdom and efficacy’ of lockdown rules ‘open to question’
Policy could be at odds with the broader goal of limiting COVID-19 while allowing the sale of essential items in stores
Proposed legislation will protect Ontario employers from unexpected WSIB increases
Bill would limit impact of increase to average industrial wage

Is it a work refusal or job-protected leave?
Employees have rights to refuse work they reasonably deem unsafe
Ontario law to end clock changes will take effect if Quebec, New York follow
Ontario has decided to stop changing the clocks twice…

When should the pandemic work-from-home conclude?
Six legal tips to navigating today’s remote-work environment

Alberta braces for further changes to OH&S legislation
Ensuring Safety and Cutting Red Tape Act passes first reading

Fired migrant worker wins labour case against Ontario farm
Mexican had criticized poor conditions during COVID-19 outbreak

Defibrillators will soon be required on Ontario public premises
Provincial health ministry currently developing regulations

Ontario to provide COVID-19 liability protection to those making ‘honest effort’
Government intends to raise bar on negligence
New California law prompted by crash that killed Kobe Bryant
Sharing of photos from scene was criticized by Vanessa Bryant

Pre-entry COVID-19 screening now mandatory for Ontario workplaces
Some flexibility for employers to implement screening in manner efficient for workplace

Steps on making the return to work safe
What are the reasonable precautions employers should be taking?
Ontario releases new COVID-19 guidance to manage school outbreaks
The “playbook” gives instructions on what will happen if there is a COVID-19 outbreak in a school