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‘Easy to understand’: Alberta announces update to provincial OHS laws
Minister of Labour and Immigration Tyler Shandro issued a…
‘This will always be a fight’: Women push for changes to Saskatchewan labour law
If passed, Saskatchewan would become one of five provinces to specifically reference sexual harassment in legislation
B.C.’s sick leave law will provide workers 5 paid days minimum starting Jan. 1
By Dirk Meissner VICTORIA — Workers in British Columbia…
U.S. to require vaccines for all border crossers in January
By Zeke Miller WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will…
B.C. releasing plans for permanent sick leave program
VICTORIA — The British Columbia is expected to release…
Disney pauses COVID-19 vaccine mandate in Florida to comply with new state law
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Disney has paused its…
Saskatchewan introducing 50-metre safe zones around schools during vaccine rollout
The Government of Saskatchewan is introducing legislation to protect…
Changes to Saskatchewan’s employment act would clarify sexual harassment issues
The Government of Saskatchewan has introduced amendments to the…
Unions challenge mandatory proof of vaccine policies
Arbitral decisions provide guidance to employers as they navigate untested legal waters
Inadequate employment standards, OHS vulnerability add to higher injury risks
IWH study finds injury risks increased five-fold when both types of work vulnerability were present
Ontario lays first COVID-19 charges against long-term care home in London
By Noushin Ziafati Ontario’s Ministry of Labour says it…
Public feedback requested on Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Act
The Workers’ Compensation Act Committee of Review is looking…
Is refusing a COVID-19 vaccine just cause for termination?
If the employee has no legitimate human rights reason for the blanket refusal, the employer has an argument that the employee’s actions amount to wilful misconduct.
Quebec rapidly passes ban on COVID-19 related protests near schools, hospitals
By Caroline Plante QUEBEC — The Quebec legislature rapidly…
Saskatchewan re-enacts emergency order to combat record COVID-19 cases
By Mickey Djuric REGINA — It was supposed to…
New WorkSafeBC safety headgear regulations take effect Sept. 1
Employer must take measures to eliminate or minimize the risk of head injury before requiring the worker to wear safety headgear
Federal parties prescribe health measures on the campaign trail
By Jim Bronskill OTTAWA — Health issues dominated the…
Workplace vaccine mandates require delicate balance
Fear, political distrust do not warrant accommodation under current circumstances
Saskatchewan requesting input on OH&S provisions of employment act
The Government of Saskatchewan is engaging the public to…
Creative sentencing penalties can improve workplace safety
Unique process a way to address restoration by linking punitive measures to improved OH&S outcomes, and industry-wide learning
