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December 15th, 2023

The “belt and braces” approach: The Supreme Court of Canada strengthens occupational health and safety obligations

On November 10, the country’s highest court issued an interesting decision on employers’ health and safety obligations in R. v. Greater Sudbury (City), 2023 SCC 28. The decision reaffirms that occupational health and safety (OHS) is everyone’s responsibility and that an employer can be held liable for an OHS violation even if it is not […]
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December 5th, 2023

Tis the season to be jolly – Office holiday party season, that is!

Office holiday parties are a wonderful time for employers to highlight employees’ accomplishments, thank them for their contributions to the company and give them a chance to mix and mingle in a more relaxed setting. Here are a few reminders to help prevent unfortunate incidents and ensure that these events go off without a hitch.  […]