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Saskatchewan seeks feedback on Workers' Compensation Act review report
Written by COS staff Friday, 17 February 2012 10:29
The Government of Saskatchewan is asking stakeholders to provide feedback on the Workers' Compensation Act Committee of Review report, which contains 57 recommendations for changes to the workers' compensation system in Saskatchewan. Consultations are currently taking place and will end March 5, 2012.
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‘Traumatic’ decision: WSIAT reconsiders entitlement to traumatic mental stress benefits
Written by Lisa Bolton & Carissa Tanzola Tuesday, 14 February 2012 11:59
A recent decision from the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeal Tribunal (WSIAT) lowers the threshold for entitlement to benefits for traumatic mental stress. An important departure from existing decisions, the decision has significant implications for employers in Ontario.
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Gates Canada Inc. fined $55K after worker injured
Written by COS staff Tuesday, 14 February 2012 11:26
An Ontario Justice of the Peace has fined a Hamilton, Ont.-based company $55,000 after a conveyor accident that left one of its workers severely injured.
Gates Canada Inc., an Alberta automotive part manufacturer, was fined for a violation of the province's Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Gates Canada Inc., an Alberta automotive part manufacturer, was fined for a violation of the province's Occupational Health and Safety Act.
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CD manufacturer fined $55K for machine-related injury
Written by COS staff Tuesday, 14 February 2012 11:20
Cinram International Inc., an international maker of CDs and DVDs, was fined $55,000 yesterday for a violation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act after a worker was severely injured.
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