Jeffrey R. Smith

Jeffrey R. Smith

Jeffrey R. Smith is the editor of Canadian Employment Law Today, a sister publication of COS, writing on news and developments in employment and labour law across Canada. He graduated from Queen’s University with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours). He has written on many prominent court and arbitration decisions and has interviewed a number of experts on various topics relating to employment law in Canada. He also writes on employment law and safety issues for Canadian HR Reporter, also a sister publication of COS, including a regular blog. Jeffrey has hosted numerous webinars and podcasts featuring experts in the HR and legal professions. He can be reached at [email protected].

Dismissal for serious safety breach justified, despite no prior discipline

'All the training that the employer wished to invest in him really had no effect': lawyer

Dismissal for serious safety breach justified, despite no prior discipline

Worker's serious failure to follow procedure outweighs 42-year clean record

Service technician's misconduct creates serious public safety risk in Saskatchewan

Worker's serious failure to follow procedure outweighs 42-year clean record

No adverse effect, no connection to safety complaints means no reprisal

Non-disciplinary coaching letter not a reprisal for worker’s safety complaints: board

No adverse effect, no connection to safety complaints means no reprisal

Worker had testicle removed after punch by supervisor

Ontario worker and employer given six-figure fine after discrimination case

Worker had testicle removed after punch by supervisor

'Why I oughta…'

Indirect threats are a risk to workplace safety that employers should take seriously

'Why I oughta…'

Suspension of truck driver allowed because of safety concerns

'This was not a disciplinary action, but an intervention'

Suspension of truck driver allowed because of safety concerns

Open for business — and to risks

Employers are faced with safety, legal challenges as they move towards welcoming employees back to the workplace

Open for business — and to risks

Knowledge is power – and safe

Staying informed through the proper channels and involved in the process can help businesses navigate Canada’s changing safety standards

Knowledge is power – and safe

Tribunal puts a stop to bus driver’s work refusal

‘A reasonable person wouldn’t see this as a real risk to the worker’s safety’

Tribunal puts a stop to bus driver’s work refusal

Never too busy for investigations

If employers can’t find time to investigate harassment, they’ll pay damages later

Never too busy for investigations