Ontario Employers are responsible for protecting the health and safety of employees at work. They are required to take all …
When to conduct a workplace investigation
When is an employer’s duty to conduct a workplace investigation triggered? Generally, whenever there is a complaint of violence, harassment …
Drinking alcohol at work: is it grounds for just cause termination?
Is Drinking at Work Just Cause for Termination? Employees can be terminated at any time for any reason so long …
Can Lay Witnesses Provide Opinion Evidence?
Can Ministry of Labour Inspectors or Officers (i.e. lay-people) offer opinion evidence? Brief Answer: Yes (probably). Introduction: In R. v. …
Is Discipline Due Diligence?
In an Occupational Health and Act (“OHSA”) prosecution, the best defense is “due diligence”. In that regard, courts have held that …