Ryan Conlin was recently interviewed concerning the recent, Superior Court decision sentencing Metron Construction project manager, Vadim Kazenelson, to three-and-a-half years in prison for his role in four workplace deaths on Christmas Eve 2009.
Ryan Conlin was recently interviewed concerning the recent, Superior Court decision sentencing Metron Construction project manager, Vadim Kazenelson, to three-and-a-half years in prison for his role in four workplace deaths on Christmas Eve 2009.
An office holiday party is a great time to unwind as a team and encourage a sense of community. Unfortunately,…
The legalization of marijuana for recreational use will have a profound impact on workplaces across the country. This Webinar examines…
The Canadian law on workplace violence and harassment continues to develop, particularly in relation to the duty to investigate. Employers…
As we mentioned in our SBH Update, a significant change under Bill 160 is the removal of the Injury & Disease…
By: Ryan Conlin and Amanda Boyce Employers across the province are likely aware that they have a duty to take…
Allison Taylor discusses progressive discipline and termination for employee misconduct.
Just over a year ago, the workplace violence and harassment provisions were added to the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Although…
By Ryan Conlin and Jeremy Schwartz Can a supervisor be found criminally negligent when he knowingly allows a worker to…
As part of the Bill 168 amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”), workers can initiate a work refusal where…
By: Ryan Conlin The law of due diligence under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, (the “OHSA”) is constantly evolving. …
The Expert Panel appointed to conduct a detailed review of the entire occupational health and safety system has released its…
By Ryan J. Conlin and Jeremy D. Schwartz The Ontario Government has made a number of significant changes to labour…
By: Ryan J. Conlin and Jeremy Schwartz In one of the most significant OH&S decisions issued during the COVID-19 epidemic, the Ontario Labour…
By: Ryan Conlin and Frank Portman The tragic Christmas Eve 2009 swing stage collapse which led to the deaths of four…
Employers across Ontario are likely breathing sigh of relief. The Court of Appeal just released its decision in Blue Mountain v….