As you may already know, on June 12, 2018 the Quebec government updated the Act respecting labour standards. As mentioned in our blog published last April, changes were made aiming to improve the quality of life of employees and their families. Related – Bill 176 – Major Impacts While some changes have been in effectRead more
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As you probably already know (who hasn’t heard yet?!!), the Federal Cannabis Act will come into effect on October 17, 2018. With this Act, access to cannabis for recreational purposes will become legal. Legislative changes in Quebec To govern the enforcement of the Federal Act and its resulting laws, the legislation of each province hasRead more
In a previous article we communicated about certain times throughout the year when it becomes imperative to review any open CNESST files due to the major financial impact they could have on your company’s annual premium (read the full article here). As mentioned, certain trimesters represent critical periods during which workplace accident files are subject toRead more
In 1996, the global labor movement introduced an international Commemoration Day in honor of workers who lost their lives or suffered injuries on the job. This day serves to highlight, on an international level, the importance of promoting the prevention of workplace accidents and occupational diseases. In 2010, the Quebec government passed the Act proclaimingRead more
According to the « Institut universitaire de recherche en santé mentale de Montréal » mental health related disabilities in the workplace cost nearly 14% of the annual net profits of Canadian companies, which represents a staggering $ 16 billion annually. Did you know that it’s possible to minimize the costs associated to these absences by implementing appropriateRead more
In a previous article we communicated about certain times throughout the year when it becomes imperative to review any open CNESST files due to the major financial impact they could have on your company’s annual premium (read the full article here). As mentioned, certain trimesters represent critical periods during which workplace accident files are subject toRead more
1. 2017 Classification Decision With the Fall season settling in, companies can soon expect to find their annual CNESST classification decision arriving in the mail, which is issued every year between late October and early November. As mentioned in a previous article (Understanding your CSST Classification Notice), this important letter is too often ignored byRead more
Last October we communicated about certain times throughout the year when it becomes imperative to review any open CNESST files due to the major financial impact they could have on your company’s annual premium (read the full article here). As mentioned, certain trimesters represent critical periods during which workplace accident files are subject to veryRead more
Employers should be weary if their employees are working in a very hot environment. Heatstroke is a serious condition which can even cause death. Employees performing manual or strenuous labour, especially in direct sunlight, are particularly at risk. Employers are required by law to take the necessary measures to prevent accidents or injuries in theRead more
Because you have to start somewhere! Here are some simple, concrete and inexpensive gestures that you can put in place in 2016 to create a health & safety culture within your company. 1. Perform periodic preventative visits of your work areas This will permit you to collaborate with the workers and managers, who know their workRead more
