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On April 5, 2024, an unprecedented fine was levied towards a corporation and its director for violation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act . The corporation was fined $600,000 and the director was fined $80,000, plus a 25% victim surcharge. These are highest fines levied both towards a corporation, and to an individual for…

Hiring a veterinarian? Here’s How You Can Set Your Practice Apart. The veterinary industry is one that has seen a lot of change over a relatively short period of time. Associate DVM salaries are up, and gone (for now) are the days of “looking for work” as a veterinarian. Like many industries, competition for quality…

On May 17, 2023, Ontario announced changes to the training requirements for working at heights. The province has updated both the program and provider standards for mandatory working at heights training, noting that falling from heights is one of the leading causes of workplace fatality in a number of industries including construction. Currently, workers on…

As of October 11, 2022, employers with 25 or more employees are required to have a written policy on the electronic monitoring of employees. The policy must establish whether the employer engages in electronic monitoring of employees, and if so, how. The policy must also describe in which circumstances monitoring occurs, and for what purpose…

If you are considering hiring a student or are a student looking for a job, there could be government support. Our HR Solutions team has put together a guide that outlines each unique program as well as whether the employer or youth needs to apply.