An arbitrator recently affirmed that a grievor is not entitled to monetary damages under a collective agreement where that grievor has received benefits from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (“WSIB”) in respect of the accident for which damages are claimed. Arbitrator Howe considered section 26(2) of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (“WSIA”) and…
Category: Health and Safety
Appeal Heard in Blue Mountain OHSA Critical Injury Reporting Case
The Ontario Court of Appeal heard oral arguments in the Blue Mountain Resorts Ltd v. Ontario appeal on September 27, 2012. The issue in that case centres on the determination by the Ontario Labour Relations Board that a hotel guest’s drowning in the hotel swimming pool was reportable under the Occupational Health and Safety Act,…