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].

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'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’

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

Never too busy for investigations

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Health-care employers not meeting OHS obligations to protect workers

‘Part of the job’ no excuse for workplace violence

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Should health-care employees be required to get flu shots, or is it too much of an imposition?

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