Tag: health and safety

Safety Challenges in Dealing with an Aging Workforce

By California Employment Law Letter Apr 18, 2010 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Apr 18, 2010

With Americans living longer, they are also working longer, making older workers an invaluable part of any company. They bring wisdom, knowledge, and experience to many aspects of business. They can become mentors for younger and less experienced workers. But there are certain changes that occur to both the body and mind of every individual […]

Hiring Military Veterans Makes Sense

By Diversity Insight Sep 20, 2009 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Sep 20, 2009

U.S. troops have already begun leaving some Iraqi cities, and we now are about a year away from the target deadline the Obama administration has set for pulling a significant number of combat troops out of that country. The United States has more than 140,000 men and women currently serving in Iraq, all of whom […]

Beware Liability When Workers Talk on Phone While Driving

By Karen Sargeant Aug 5, 2008 Northern Exposure

Updated: Aug 5, 2008

by Karen Sargeant former of McCarthy Tetrault We have all heard the statistics (and it’s no surprise!) — driving while talking on a cell phone increases the likelihood of a car accident even if you use a “hands-free” set. At the same time, your employees have cell phones, iPhones, BlackBerries(R) and other personal data assistants […]

Big Brother Is Here: Ontario’s Integrated Approach to Enforcement

By Northern Exposure Jan 22, 2008 Northern Exposure

Updated: Jan 22, 2008

by Daniel Pugen McCarthy Tetrault Ontario’s new Regulatory Modernization Act, 2007 may sound like a bland piece of regulatory updating, but it actually contains significant changes to regulatory enforcement processes, including those in the employment field. Passed by the Ontario legislature on May 17, 2007, and going into effect on January 17, 2008, this law […]

Managing Absences Related to Injury and Illness

By Northern Exposure Dec 4, 2007 Northern Exposure

Updated: Dec 4, 2007

by Daniel Pugen McCarthy Tetrault An increasingly difficult task for HR professionals is managing absences related to injury and illness. How far can you go to make an employee prove he or she is legitimately ill or legitimately able to return to work without restriction? The following are some tips to help your Canadian business […]

Handling Work Refusals

By Northern Exposure Oct 12, 2007 Northern Exposure

Updated: Oct 12, 2007

McCarthy Tetrault Your employees in Canada have the right to refuse tasks that may endanger them or others. Health and safety laws spell out not only your obligations but also what your employees must do when refusing work, so it’s important for you to understand how to handle such situations. Here are some tips to […]