Canadian HR Reporter published an online article by Ronald Minken and Tanya Sambi, December 2, 2024:
“Due diligence defence for employers: lessons from R v. Greater Sudbury”
Employers may be held responsible for worker safety even when third-party contractor involved
In a landmark decision earlier this year, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice provided a crucial ruling on the due diligence defence under the province’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
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