Overview Join us to celebrate the CPBI FORUM 50th anniversary and hear Canadian and international experts discuss current industry issues, meet colleagues and exchange best practices.
Practice Area: Occupational Health
Coverage for Medical Cannabis under Ontario’s Workers’ Compensation System [Video]
The legalization of recreational cannabis, which came into effect on October 17, 2018, has raised many questions for employers about cannabis use in the workplace, as well as potential coverage of cannabis under benefit plans. In this video, Mariana Kamenetsky and Kathryn Meehan talk about coverage for medical cannabis under Ontario’s workers’ compensation system.
Proposed OHSA Regulatory Changes for Automobile Manufacturing Plant Construction Projects
The Ontario government has posted the following two proposed amendments to regulations made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) which pertain to automobile manufacturers and to construction firms which undertake construction projects on behalf of owners of automobile manufacturing plants
Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs (OAPC): 2019 Spring Education Symposium
Overview Essential Services Agreement Update – Lessons Learned WSIB Update – What Stresses Do You Need to Worry About? Human Rights – “Riding as the 3rd Paramedic” and Managing Gender Accommodation Issues Dealing with Intoxicants in the Workplace Bill 148 ESA Update – Are You Complaining or Not? Sexual Harassment and the #MeToo Movement EMS…
Ontario Court of Appeal Provides Guidance on Deterrence and Sentencing in OHSA Fatality Case
A recent decision from the Ontario Court of Appeal, Ontario (Labour) v. New Mex Canada Inc., confirms that it will only be in the rarest of cases where a jail sentence is seen to be appropriate in an occupational health and safety case, considering the weight the principle of deterrence should have on sentences given…
Ontario Bar Association (OBA): 17th Annual Current Issues in Employment Law
Now, in its 17th offering, Annual Current Issues in Employment Law is your comprehensive program for staying current in the field.
2019 Healthcare Conference
Join us at our 2019 Healthcare Conference which will cover a wide variety of topics relevant to human resources professionals within hospitals, long-term care facilities and other healthcare providers.
Advantage CPD: Canada Labour Code and Pay Equity – Big Changes on the Horizon for the Federal Sector
In this Advantage CPD session, we will take you through the more significant amendments to the Canada Labour Code.
Preventing Workplace Violence and Harassment – A Guide for Ontario Employers
In this Preventing Workplace Violence and Harassment Guide, we provide an overview of the workplace violence and harassment provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and outline what employers need to do in order to comply, including the development of policies and programs, conducting risk assessments and more.
Accurate Design Benefits and Insurance Agencies Inc. Workplace Webinar – FocusOn: Medical Cannabis
Overview The legalization of cannabis for recreational use and the exponential growth of people using medicinal cannabis gives rise to challenges for employers and service providers. Our speakers will provide insights into legal developments related to medical and recreational cannabis for those working in employee benefits and human resources, including the impact of cannabis on…