The dental industry is regulated by various laws, regulations, rules and guidelines from the government and the RCDSO. This multi-lawyered regulation can be confusing and…
With vaccination rollouts now going strong and workers in the dental field being prioritized for vaccines, we are getting daily calls from dentists. What do…
Consider this scenario: you complete a sexual harassment investigation and, after receiving legal advice, you terminate the harasser for good reason.
The Ontario government quietly updated the Occupational Health and Safety Act in March 2018 to update the fines against employers for various offences under that act.
The Occupational Health and Safety Act applies to dental offices, and it allows an inspector to enter – at any time – to perform an…
On December 14, 2017 new changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) came into force which pack a punch for non-compliant employers. The most…
The Ontario Government has made a small amendment to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) that impacts all employers in Ontario.
Canada’s highest court, the Supreme Court of Canada, has just expanded the definition of harassment in the workplace. Harassment in the workplace now includes harassment…
New IPAC Checklists for Dentists The infection prevention and control (“IPAC”) craze has had dentists scratching their heads for quite some time wondering where to turn for…
The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group was recently fined $75,000 for violating the Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA“). The Events That Led to the…