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Offences & Penalties in the Occupational Health and Safety Act …

(1 days ago) WEBFor failing to report a workplace accident or critical injury, the employer can be fined up to $500,000 for a first offence, and up to $1,500,000 for subsequent offences. The employer can also be sentenced to up to 12 months in jail. For failing to ensure that workplace equipment is properly maintained, the employer can be fined up to $25,000

https://osg.ca/offences-penalties-in-the-occupational-health-and-safety-act-ohsa/

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At least 11 employers sentenced to jail for safety violations in

(4 days ago) WEBA Ministry of Labour investigation found multiple violations of Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act and of Ontario Regulation 851, which covers industrial workplaces. The company was also

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/at-least-11-employers-sentenced-to-jail-for-safety-violations-in-ontario-figures-show-1.4424817

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Higher OHSA fines make health and safety due diligence more …

(4 days ago) WEBCompanies that violate Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) now face significantly higher fines, following the provincial government’s passing of the Working for Workers Act, 2023.. On Oct. 26, maximum corporate fines for a single OHSA infraction increased by $500,000 to $2 million. To potentially avoid this financial penalty—the …

https://www.ihsa.ca/News-Events/Latest/Higher-OHSA-fines-make-health-and-safety-due-dilig.aspx

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Ontario Introducing Highest Fines in Canada for Withholding …

(9 days ago) WEBThe government is also proposing amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), if passed, would increase the maximum fine for corporations convicted of an offence under the OHSA from $1.5 million to $2 million. This would give Ontario the highest maximum corporate fine under workplace health and safety …

https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1002847/ontario-introducing-highest-fines-in-canada-for-withholding-worker-passports

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Workplace Health and Safety Act Ontario: A Guide for Employers

(2 days ago) WEBThe Occupational Health and Safety Act Ontario is the key legislation regulating health and safety in Ontario workplaces. It sets down health & safety policies and procedures for employers to follow to prevent and manage safety hazards and risks in the workplace. OHSA Ontario helps employers create healthy and safe workplaces …

https://www.peninsulagrouplimited.com/ca/resource-hub/ohsa/ohsa-ontario/

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Ontario proposes toughest penalties in Canada for …

(7 days ago) WEB20 Mar. 2023. Ontario is moving forward with new legislation to increase the maximum fine for corporations convicted under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). Maximum fines would jump from $1.5 …

https://www.thesafetymag.com/ca/topics/ohs-law-and-legislation/ontario-proposes-toughest-penalties-in-canada-for-safety-violations/440105

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Workplace safety fines have increased from the province

(1 days ago) WEBTHUNDER BAY — Fines in Ontario have been increased for corporations convicted under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. After receiving Royal Assent last week, the province now has the

https://www.tbnewswatch.com/local-news/workplace-safety-fines-have-increase-from-the-province-7755789

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High Stakes Become Higher: Ontario OHSA Amendments Create …

(Just Now) WEBIncluded in legislative changes made by the Bill is an amendment to subsection 66(1) of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act that increases the maximum fine that can be imposed on a corporation from $1.5 million to $2 million. This is now the highest corporate fine available for a conviction under health and safety …

https://mathewsdinsdale.com/high-stakes-become-higher-ontario-ohsa-amendments-create-historic-director-and-officer-fines-and-even-more-corporate-risk/

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New OHSA Fines and What They Could Mean For Your Organization

(5 days ago) WEBIn April 2022, Bill 88 was passed by the Government of Ontario. What does this mean for you? This means changes have been made regarding penalties and fines for violating the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), among other amendments. One of the most noteworthy changes is an increase to maximum fines for violations under the OHSA.

https://www.ecompliance.com/blog/new-ohsa-fines-and-what-they-could-mean-for-your-organization/

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NEW! Fines increased for ticket offences - WSPS

(3 days ago) WEBThese changes appear as amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations. The act allows inspectors to issue tickets on site to employers, supervisors and workers for specific contraventions. Ticket fines now range from $250 to $350 for workers, $450 to $550 for supervisors and $550 to $650 for …

https://www.wsps.ca/resource-hub/inspections-and-investigations/new-fines-increased-for-ticket-offences

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Ontario Hikes Corporate OHSA Penalties to Highest in Canada

(8 days ago) WEBOn October 26, 2023, Bill 79, the Working for Workers Act, 2023 received Royal Assent. Included in legislative changes made by the Bill is an amendment to subsection 66(1) of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act that increases the maximum fine that can be imposed on a corporation from $1.5 million to $2 million. This is now the highest …

https://mathewsdinsdale.com/ontario-hikes-corporate-ohsa-penalties-to-highest-in-canada/

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Set Fines I - Ontario Court of Justice

(5 days ago) WEBOverview of the Ontario Court of Justice, including the principles of judicial office and structure of the Court Consolidated schedules of set fines have been prepared for convenience of reference only. Occupational Health and Safety Act: 66.2: Regulation (213/91) 67: Regulation (213/91) 67.1: Regulation (629/94) 67.2: Regulation (851

https://www.ontariocourts.ca/ocj/provincial-offences/set-fines/set-fines-i/

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What is the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)?

(6 days ago) WEBThe Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) has been the backbone of health and safety regulations in Ontario’s workplaces since 1979, with today’s version based on significant amendments made in 1990. Enforced by the Ministry of Labour, the OHSA’s overarching role is to ensure workers are protected from workplace hazards

https://www.healthandsafetyhelp.ca/health-and-safety-ontario/occupational-health-and-safety-act/

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Proposed Amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act …

(2 days ago) WEBVarious amendments are proposed to the penalties provisions under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) to address this. These include: - Increasing the maximum fine from $100,000 to $1,500,000 for directors or officers of corporations and to $500,000 for all other individuals. - Adding a list of aggravating factors that the court must

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Ontario introduces the Working for Workers Act, 2022, addressing

(1 days ago) WEBAmend the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (the OHSA), increasing the maximum fines directors, officers or individuals may receive for violations of the OHSA. The Digital Platform Workers’ Rights Act, 2022. The DPWR will apply to those who work for application-based services, such as ride-share drivers, food-delivery …

https://www.employmentandlabour.com/ontario-introduces-the-working-for-workers-act-2022-addressing-digital-platform-workers-electronic-monitoring-and-ohsa-fines/

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Ontario Enhancing Workplace Health and Safety

(9 days ago) WEBOntario is enhancing protection for workers by increasing the maximum fines for individuals and businesses that don't meet workplace health and safety standards. As of December 14, 2017, the maximum fines for an offence under the Occupational Health and Safety Act increased from: Ontario also changed the time …

https://news.ontario.ca/mol/en/2017/12/ontario-enhancing-workplace-health-and-safety.html

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Five Bills and Counting: What Ontario’s Working for Workers Five …

(1 days ago) WEBIf passed, Bill 190 will amend various employment-related legislation in Ontario, including the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). Bill 190 is

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/five-bills-and-counting-what-ontario-s-7465874/

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Ontario Employers: More Upcoming Changes – Working For …

(4 days ago) WEBOn May 6th, 2024 the Ontario government announced the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024, the latest addition in a series of bills addressing pathways to skilled trades, barriers to employment, frontline worker safety, fairness for jobseekers and employees and health and safety in the digital age. This announcement follows one made on May 3rd, that the …

https://www.mondaq.com/canada/employee-benefits--compensation/1466728/ontario-employers-more-upcoming-changes--working-for-workers-five-act-2024

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The Safer Roads and Communities Act Ontario Newsroom

(3 days ago) WEBThe Ontario government is introducing new legislation that would improve safety and protect families and communities by targeting road users who engage in reckless behaviour including impaired driving and stunt driving, as well as those convicted of auto theft. The Safer Roads and Communities Act, if passed, would also introduce …

https://news.ontario.ca/en/backgrounder/1004606/the-safer-roads-and-communities-act

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