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When should an employer conduct a workplace investigation?

September 21, 2018 Jeff Dutton, Dutton Employment Law Employee Relations, Health and Safety, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Human Rights, Training and Development

Under the common law, and specifically under Sections 25(2)(h) and 32.0.5 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Ontario), every employer has a duty to conduct a workplace investigation after an incident of workplace violence has allegedly occurred. In other words, if an employer gets a complaint about violence at work, or if the employer witnesses violence at work, it must conduct an investigation.

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Reasons to object to a workers’ compensation claim

August 15, 2014 Clear Path Employer Services Health and Safety, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Union Relations

Objecting to the validity of a Workers’ Compensation (WSIB) claim or to a decision made by the Board is an important part of effective claims management. Not doing this level of due diligence can be extremely costly for your organization.

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