Misconceptions around ‘remote’ health and safety policies revealed
Since the advent of remote and hybrid work, Canadian organizations have had to evolve and pivot in ways employers never imagined. And, as employment lawyer Stuart Rudner says, the changes have been hefty when it comes to occupational health and safety (OHS).
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Ontario launching new plan to track job-related illnesses
Premier Doug Ford’s government is promising to improve Ontario’s system for preventing and responding to occupational diseases, such as cancers resulting from exposure to workplace toxins. This memorial in Sudbury names people who died from conditions they contracted on the job. (Kate Rutherford/CBC)
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Do your people feel ‘psychologically safe’ at work?
Psychological safety and inclusivity are becoming increasingly recognized as pillars of a successful organization. A recent study from Wiley found that just 53% if employees ‘feel safe’ taking risks at work – for managers that figure rose to 64%.
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A streamlined approach to mitigating legal risks for small businesses
In this panel discussion, HRD journalist Lauren Johnson spoke with Mujda Rasoul, Peninsula’s VP of Service, and Olivia Cicchini, HR and Employment Law expert, about what makes Peninsula Canada stand out.
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Court blasts health and safety manager for hiding her injury, WSIB claim from employer
The former health, safety and training manager for a building supply company in Ontario has lost a wrongful dismissal lawsuit she filed after being fired for cause in the wake of a workplace injury she allegedly suffered.
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RCMP relaxes recreational cannabis use policy for officers
The RCMP has eased its policy on cannabis use by members, saying simply they must be fit for duty when reporting for work.
