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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

"Canadians using Social Media for Find Jobs, says Global Study:

http://www.ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/canadians-using-social-media-to-find-jobs-says-global-study-1.1552331

Social media has been gaining popularity in the world, even in the recruiting world. The article states that 39 per cent of Canadians polled have been contacted through a social media website or network in the last year about a possible job opportunity. Both recruiters and job seekers need to be aware and realize the significance of social media when it comes to jobs. A job seeker would be missing a lot of different employment opportunities if they didn't have any access to social media. In contrast, recruiters would be at a disadvantage if they did not utilize the social media to the fullest.

Friday, December 13, 2013

Why So Many Successful People Were Bad Students

http://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20131120180705-2967511-why-so-many-successful-people-were-bad-students?trk=mta-lnk

The Ideal Weekly Marketing Schedule for Recruiters!

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Thursday, December 5, 2013


MANAGEMENT UPDATE
 
Court Suggests that Jail Terms May Become the
"New Norm" for Roofing Accidents

 
Ryan Conlin
 
A recent sentencing decision involving the owner of a small roofing company suggests that the Courts may be shedding their historical reluctance to impose jail terms in OHSA cases.

Courts have historically been very reluctant to impose jail terms against individuals convicted of offences under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.  The maximum sentence under the OHSA for an individual is one year in jail per count.

According to a 2008 decision of the Superior Court of Justice, less than two dozen individuals had been sentenced to jail under the OHSA. The Superior Court also noted that jail was generally imposed in cases where the accused had willfully violated the Act (i.e. lying to an Inspector) rather than being negligent. 

R. v. Roofing Medics Ltd.

R. v. Roofing Medics Ltd. involved a worker on a residential roofing project who fell from a ladder and tragically died when he landed on a fence.  The worker was wearing a fall protection harness but it was not attached to anything.  The worker had experience in the roofing industry and was recently trained in fall protection.

The owner of the company lied to the police and Ministry of Labour Inspectors when he told them the worker was performing some work for him as “a friend” at his home when the accident occurred (the OHSA does not currently apply to unpaid work). 

The owner of the roofing company admitted the truth to the Ministry one week later.  The company had also been subject to an inspection from the Ministry of Labour about a year before the accident.  The Ministry inspection revealed deficiencies in ladder safety and fall protection training.  The Court also accepted evidence that the owner of the company was aware that the deceased worker regularly did not tie off to fall protection. 

The Court imposed a ten-day jail term for the fall protection charge and a five day jail term for lying to the Ministry of Labour about the nature of the accident.  In our view it is not particularly surprising that a jail term was imposed in this case in light of the fact that the owner of the company lied about key information to the Ministry of Labour, had a prior history of fall protection safety violations and the Court accepted that the owner was aware that the worker did not regularly use fall protection equipment properly.

However, the Court went beyond the immediate facts of this case and the made the following comment which appears to be directed to the broader roofing industry:
 
"The major reason a jail sentence is necessary for Mr. Markewycz is to deter others from ignoring the legislated fall protection requirements.  Others in the industry must pause to consider that each and every time they embark on a roofing project they may go to jail if one of their employees does not use fall protection gear.  It is unacceptable for any roofer to be injured or to die as a result of a fall off a roof.  These injuries and deaths can be prevented.  Since the industry has not been able to accomplish prevention to date, it is appropriate for the Court to send a message that offenders will be dealt with harshly…

The Crown sought a sentence of 30 days for Mr. Markewycz on the fall arrest offence. For future offenders, such a sentence may well be appropriate; it may even be on the low side.  However, given the fact that jail sentences have not commonly been given for this offence, it is appropriate that a shorter sentence be given to Mr. Markewycz.  The sentence needs to be of sufficient length to deter other offenders by sending a message that jail is a sanction that the courts will use for fall arrest offences.  I am satisfied that a sentence of 10 days in jail for the fall arrest offence is sufficient for Mr. Markewycz in order to meet the sentencing objectives I have identified.  I hasten to add that if workers continue to fall off roofs in contravention of fall arrest regulations, supervisors can expect that jail sentences will be longer and may well become the norm.  I note that the maximum jail sentence for this offence is 12 months." [Emphasis added]
 
The Court made it clear that it believes that jail terms need to be imposed in a much wider range of fall protection cases and suggests that incarceration could be potentially be the standard penalty in such cases.  In our view, this reasoning directly conflicts with the comments of an appeal court in one of the only cases on this issue which suggested, “…that imprisonment, while it is clearly available in exceptional cases, is meant to be a sanction that is seldom employed.”

Looking Ahead

It remains to be seen whether other Courts adopt the approach suggested in this case to sentencing to other fall protection cases in the roofing industry and beyond. We expect that eventually the Ontario Court of Appeal will have to weigh in on the subject.  This case may very well represent a dramatic change in how individuals are sentenced under the OHSA.  Employers should anticipate that Crown Prosecutors may now take the position that supervisors, officers and directors should face jail time far more frequently for serious workplace injuries and fatalities, particularly when the case relates to fall protection or potentially machine guarding or lockout. Such an approach would likely result in considerably more trials and contested sentencing hearings.   

It is our view that the Courts should not alter the traditional to approach to sentencing to making incarceration the “standard” penalty in fall protection cases.  In fall protection cases, the Crown is generally only required to prove that the worker fell from a distance where fall protection was required.  The Defendant bears the burden of proving due diligence and the burden of proof is an extremely high one.  The Crown frequently takes the position that the failure to exercise a single reasonable precaution is enough to derail a due diligence defence.  It is our view that the failure of a supervisor to take a single reasonable precaution should not result in and of itself in a person going to jail.

The Criminal Code remains available for cases where there has been an egregious level of negligence by corporations and individuals, as the recent Metron Construction fall protection case shows.  Jail terms should only be imposed in our view where there has been an element of wilful violation of the law by an individual accused.  The actions of the roofing company in lying about the circumstances of the accident in the case at issue represent a good example of where a jail term may very well be appropriate.

For more information, please contact:

Ryan Conlin at rconlin@stringerllp.com or 416-862-2566.
 

 

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Hello all....We have a few positions available at the "C" level....

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Hello, the following positions are available immediately.

For IT: we are in need of a project manager for a data warehouse position and they want the candidate to have a background in finance and/or insurance. This is located in North York with a 40% travel. The salary is between 80-100K for the right candidate.....please apply with your cv to vanessa@tsrcanada.com

For Sales: we are in need of a construction person with CIC, commercial and residential experience. The client is asking for 15 yrs experience, however, for the right candidate he will take less. This position is reporting into the President of the well known construction firm. They are looking at paying a base of $50 plus commission, perks and bonuses. please apply with your resume to lisa@the-staffroom.com

For VP of Operations: this person needs to have over 10 years in the construction industry have experience in ICI, Commercial and residential. This position is hiring at $125K plus bonuses. please apply to lisa@the-staffroom.com

For unpaid interns: we need marketing with some admin for a 3 month internship in Richmond Hill area, web designers, admin....all for the GTA please apply with your resume to ashley@tsrcanada.com

For sales: our client is looking for someone for insurance and benefits. This is a straight commission position, however training is paid for at min. wage. there are perks and bonuses as well. please apply with your resume to Charly@tsrcanada.com

For telemarketers: we have a client that is looking for approx. 15 telemarketers that are paid on bonus and commission for project jobs. This will start as a part time position and grow into full time with in 6 months. possible training allowance. Please apply with your resume to ashley@tsrcanada.com

For telemarketers: we are also looking for about 10 across Ontario. The training is about 4-6 weeks in the Pickering locations, however once completed, there is the possibility of working from home a few days a week.
must have secondary completion or equivalent. Customer service and/or retail sales.
please send your resume to ashley@tsrcanada.com

For inside sales: we are in need of 6 inside sales people across Ontario, this is straight commission and training might be paid at min. wage. There is the possibility of working from home a couple days a week. Must have secondary schooling completed or equivalent and able to come to the Pickering location for training 4 days a week. please send your resume to lisa@the-staffroom.com

For Business Development, we are in need of 10 across Ontario. Must have secondary schooling completed, experience in sales min of 1 year, must have reliable vehicle and excellent command of English both written and spoken. Training will be done in the Pickering office and a small training allowance will be provided to those that qualify. Please send your resume to lisa@the-staffroom.com

Sunday, July 28, 2013

Ontario looking at minimum wage | Canadian Payroll Reporter

Ontario looking at minimum wage | Canadian Payroll Reporter

EI beneficiaries fell by 2.4 per cent in May: StatsCan | Canadian Payroll Reporter

EI beneficiaries fell by 2.4 per cent in May: StatsCan | Canadian Payroll Reporter

VIA Rail workers on board with agreements | Canadian Labour Reporter

VIA Rail workers on board with agreements | Canadian Labour Reporter

Coca-Cola workers approve new agreement | Canadian Labour Reporter

Coca-Cola workers approve new agreement | Canadian Labour Reporter

Discrimination not always a bad thing | Canadian HR Reporter

Discrimination not always a bad thing | Canadian HR Reporter

Canada investigators want rule changes after deadly rail crash | Canadian Safety Reporter

Canada investigators want rule changes after deadly rail crash | Canadian Safety Reporter

Canada investigators want rule changes after deadly rail crash | Canadian Safety Reporter

Canada investigators want rule changes after deadly rail crash | Canadian Safety Reporter

Year-over-year salary budgets drop in every country except U.S. | Canadian HR Reporter

Year-over-year salary budgets drop in every country except U.S. | Canadian HR Reporter

6 in 10 workers would consider leaving job due to low engagement: Survey | Canadian HR Reporter

6 in 10 workers would consider leaving job due to low engagement: Survey | Canadian HR Reporter

Before Posting on Social Media, Consider Your “Political Opponent” « Small-Business.BlogNotions - Thoughts from Industry Experts

Before Posting on Social Media, Consider Your “Political Opponent” « Small-Business.BlogNotions - Thoughts from Industry Experts

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Ontario’s arbitration system broken: OHA | Canadian Labour Reporter

Ontario’s arbitration system broken: OHA | Canadian Labour Reporter

Weak labour market awaits class of 2013 | Canadian HR Reporter

Weak labour market awaits class of 2013 | Canadian HR Reporter

Sask. to develop province-wide disability strategy | Canadian HR Reporter

Sask. to develop province-wide disability strategy | Canadian HR Reporter

Migrant workers account for most new jobs: CLC | Canadian HR Reporter

Migrant workers account for most new jobs: CLC | Canadian HR Reporter

Quebec introduces bill for VRSPs | Canadian HR Reporter

Quebec introduces bill for VRSPs | Canadian HR Reporter

Interns – to pay or not to pay? | Canadian HR Reporter

Interns – to pay or not to pay? | Canadian HR Reporter

What HR can learn from Jackie Robinson | Canadian HR Reporter

What HR can learn from Jackie Robinson | Canadian HR Reporter

RBC outsourcing workers — Liability for employee terminations | Canadian Employment Law Today

RBC outsourcing workers — Liability for employee terminations | Canadian Employment Law Today

Ontario’s arbitration system broken: OHA | Canadian Labour Reporter

Ontario’s arbitration system broken: OHA | Canadian Labour Reporter

Monday, April 1, 2013

Regulatory HR bill reintroduced in Ontario | Canadian HR Reporter

Regulatory HR bill reintroduced in Ontario | Canadian HR Reporter

Courts continue to award punitive damages for bad faith conduct | Canadian HR Reporter

Courts continue to award punitive damages for bad faith conduct | Canadian HR Reporter

CBSA to appeal Federal Court family status decision | Canadian Employment Law Today

CBSA to appeal Federal Court family status decision | Canadian Employment Law Today

Ontario seeks public input on new prevention, safety enforcement strategy | Canadian Safety Reporter

Ontario seeks public input on new prevention, safety enforcement strategy | Canadian Safety Reporter

LCBO workers to vote on possible strike action | Canadian Labour Reporter

LCBO workers to vote on possible strike action | Canadian Labour Reporter

5.7 people unemployed for every job vacancy: StatsCan | Canadian Payroll Reporter

5.7 people unemployed for every job vacancy: StatsCan | Canadian Payroll Reporter

Sunday, March 17, 2013

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Thursday, March 7, 2013

B.C. finalizes PST framework for April 1 change | Canadian Payroll Reporter

B.C. finalizes PST framework for April 1 change | Canadian Payroll Reporter

Ontario targets workplace violence in health care facilities | Canadian Employment Law Today

Ontario targets workplace violence in health care facilities | Canadian Employment Law Today

WorkSafeBC releases 2012 penalty report | Canadian Safety Reporter

WorkSafeBC releases 2012 penalty report | Canadian Safety Reporter

B.C. unveils new pension option | Canadian Payroll Reporter

B.C. unveils new pension option | Canadian Payroll Reporter

How to calculate overtime for salaried employees in Ontario | Canadian HR Reporter

How to calculate overtime for salaried employees in Ontario | Canadian HR Reporter

Saskatchewan employers reach across pond for talent | Canadian HR Reporter

Saskatchewan employers reach across pond for talent | Canadian HR Reporter

Saskatchewan employers reach across pond for talent | Canadian HR Reporter

Saskatchewan employers reach across pond for talent | Canadian HR Reporter

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Canadian Payroll Reporter - Article - Family Caregiver Tax Credit now available

Canadian Payroll Reporter - Article - Family Caregiver Tax Credit now available

Canadian Safety Reporter - Article - WSIB coverage now mandatory for most of Ontario’s construction industry

Canadian Safety Reporter - Article - WSIB coverage now mandatory for most of Ontario’s construction industry

Where does this employee work? - By Alan McEwen

Where does this employee work? - By Alan McEwen

Canadian HR Reporter - Article - Working Canadians planning to work longer than current retirees: Survey

Canadian HR Reporter - Article - Working Canadians planning to work longer than current retirees: Survey

Canadian HR Reporter - Article - Canada marks another month of surprisingly strong jobs growth - By Louise Egan

Canadian HR Reporter - Article - Canada marks another month of surprisingly strong jobs growth - By Louise Egan

Canadian HR Reporter - Article - Planned layoffs in U.S. fall in December: Report - By Chris Reese

Canadian HR Reporter - Article - Planned layoffs in U.S. fall in December: Report - By Chris Reese

Personal balance issues - By Dave Crisp

Personal balance issues - By Dave Crisp