OHS
Refusing Unsafe Work
A person must not participate in any work process or the operation of any tool, appliance or equipment if that person has reasonable cause to believe that to do so would create an undue hazard to the health and safety of any person.
RECREATIONAL CANNABIS AND IMPAIRED DRIVING LAWS
In October of 2018, recreational cannabis became legal in Canada. In response to this, the Federal Government has amended impaired driving laws. This comes as no surprise given that: impaired driving is already the leading criminal cause of death and injury in Canada, even before legalization; Statistics Canada estimates that a drug impaired driving offence… Continue reading RECREATIONAL CANNABIS AND IMPAIRED DRIVING LAWS
OH CANNABIS
Cannabis has been legal since 2018, so here are 17 things you should know:
Managing Substance Use In The Workplace
BC’s tourism and hospitality industry is known for many things, including helpful, friendly, warm, welcoming staff who are always ready with a smile. Unfortunately, like many other sectors, substance use negatively affects our industry through absenteeism, lost productivity, and health and safety concerns. Whether dealing with an employee who is impaired on the job, taking… Continue reading Managing Substance Use In The Workplace
Doctor’s Notes: When Should An Employer Ask For One?
Is it OK to ask employees for a doctor’s note if they are off work due to illness? Do you have to wait a certain number of days before you can ask for a doctor’s note?
What is Physical Disability? BC Human Rights Tribunal Confirms Legal Test under Human Rights Code
A 2014 decision by the BC Human Rights Tribunal (the “Tribunal”) considered the evidence required to prove a “physical disability” under the Human Rights Code (Li v. Aluma Systems Inc. et al, 2014 BCHRT 270).
What Does Recreational Cannabis Mean For Liquor Licensees?
Recreational cannabis is now legal in Canada. Since this change in a century-old law, we have grappled with new questions and challenges for British Columbia’s liquor licensees.
Watch out Employers: WorkSafeBC Penalties are Increasing
Administrative penalties are fines imposed on employers for health and safety violations of the Workers Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, and/or orders of WorkSafeBC, and for failure to take sufficient precautions to prevent workplace injuries or illnesses. Penalties are published as a deterrent and to highlight the importance of making workplaces safe.
Safety: For Both Your Employees and Your Business
Did you know there is direct relationship between safety and staying in business? It’s true. In BC, small businesses that fail after only one year of operation have an injury rate almost three times as high as those businesses that stay open for at least five years.
Investing in Industry Certifications Can Benefit Employers and Staff
“Since I’m just going to lose them to someone else, why should I spend any money on recognition or certification for my staff?”