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Saskatchewan re-enacts emergency order to combat record COVID-19 cases
By Mickey Djuric REGINA — It was supposed to…
Mandatory vaccination policies the way of the future
Inoculation is best protection we currently have against COVID-19
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
New Ontario regulation streamlines OH&S reporting, notice requirements
On July 1, O. Reg. 420/21: Notices and Reports under…
U.S. judge tosses hospital workers’ vaccine requirement challenge
Making vaccinations a condition of employment not coercion: ruling
New U.S. federal COVID-19 safety rules exempt most employers
Biden administration releases nonbinding guidance that relaxes some recommendations
In the midst of a pandemic, it’s better to be safe than sorry
COVID-19 orders put new spin on reasonable precautions
When should you hire an external workplace investigator?
Every Canadian employer has a duty to investigate complaints of workplace harassment
Will masking still be necessary post-vaccination?
Canada has not yet issued any guidelines on what restrictions can be lifted
B.C. to give workers three days of paid sick leave for COVID-19
Province pledges to introduce permanent program in January
Ontario agricultural operations required to register boilers, pressure vessels as of July
The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), Ontario’s public…
Updated Construction Codes Act coming to Saskatchewan in 2022
Changes protects citizens from unsafe renovation and construction practices
Ontario Court of Appeal expands potential risk to employers
Decision could significantly expand liabilities on construction projects
Worker fears getting COVID-19 without sick leave, wants B.C. to act
Premier has said province is considering its own sick-leave program
Are employees required to disclose their vaccination status?
There is currently no legislation requiring anyone to get vaccinated
NDP lawmaker tables bill to decriminalize drug use as overdose deaths soar
Opioid epidemic has seen more than 20,000 Canadians die from toxic drug overdoses
