Canada: Employer Who Voluntarily Complied With MOL Inspector’s Orders Was Not Entitled To Suspension Of Orders Pending Appeal

The Ontario Labour Relations Board has held that where an employer had complied with a Ministry of Labour inspector’s compliance orders under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, to the satisfaction of the MOL, the operation of the orders should not be suspended while the employer appeals the orders.

Employers sometimes appeal MOL inspectors’ orders after an accident, in the hopes of obtaining a decision from the OLRB that the employer did not commit any […]

By | January 27th, 2015 ||

United States: Phoenix Business Journal: Workplace Violence: 5 Steps To Keep Your Employees Safe

Shayna Balch was a guest blogger for the Phoenix Business Journal on January 14, 2015.

The recent shootings in Paris, as well as a myriad of other school and workplace tragedies, have many employers asking the question, “How can I keep my employees safe?”

In the article, Shayna provides employers and employees with a number of proactive measures they can use to keep workplace violence at bay.

Create a “no violence” action plan.
Consider additional security measures.
Teach awareness […]

By | January 27th, 2015 ||

Canada: Religious And Other Personal Beliefs – What Protection Is Granted To Employees In Québec Against Discrimination?

The Québec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms (Québec Charter) as well as the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Canadian Charter) confer a right to freedom of religion and prohibit discriminatory practices based on religion.

Under the Québec Charter and Canadian Charter, the expression “freedom of religion” has been construed in a broad sense. Indeed, Canadian courts have often held that a belief or practice does not need to be rooted in an official […]

By | January 26th, 2015 ||