Human Resources 101

The requirements of the OHS Code 2006 come into effect on February 1, 2007.
This allows employers and workers a phase-in period to come into compliance with the requirements of the OHS Code 2006.
The requirements of the OHS Code 2003 remain in effect until January 31, 2007.

OHS Code (2006)
OHS Code Explanation Guide (2006)
OHS Code [...]

The Alberta Information and Privacy Commissioner announced the first charges laid under the Health Information Act.
Four charges have been laid against an individual under the Health Information Act. She has been summoned to appear in Calgary Court on January 15, 2007. This is the first time charges have been laid under provisions of the [...]

The Standing Committee on Access to Information, Ethics, and Privacy has launched a review of Canada’s privacy act -PIPEDA. Michael Geist has tapped some research students to attend the hearings and take notes.
You can read the notes from Day 01 (Industry Canada) here.

J. Talbott, LL.B., offers a quick rundown of the differences between Canadian and American employment law.
“What do you mean we can’t just fire her?” It is a question often asked by American managers coming to grips with Canada’s employment laws. And, as American corporations continue to open branches in Canada, or simply buy Canadian [...]

New provincial legislation which will ensure that Nova Scotians’ personal information is not at risk from activities under the U.S. Patriot Act has been proclaimed today (November 15th).
The new Personal Information International Disclosure Protection Act outlines a series of requirements and penalties that protect personal information from inappropriate disclosure.
The act provides protection regarding storage, disclosure [...]

The latest issue of Blaney McMurtry Employment Notes covers these topics:

“Voiceprint Security: Is It Too Invasive?” Bill Anderson
“Recruitment of Foreign Workers to Canada” Suzanne Bailey & Ian Epstein
“Sick Leaves And Medical Diagnosis – The Limits Of An Employer’s Right To Know” Jill McCutcheon
“The Supreme Court Of Canada Rules On The [...]

Information line established, seminars offered, program expanded
Edmonton … Employers considering hiring a foreign worker now have more help while navigating federal and provincial government immigration processes, thanks to several new and expanded Alberta Economic Development initiatives.
“While these new provincial government initiatives will help Alberta employers, the federal government still controls the immigration paperwork [...]

 News Release: Alberta’s Information and Privacy Commissioner has initiated an investigation into a stolen laptop computer which contains financial and other personal information about possibly 8,000 clients of MD Management, a subsidiary of the Canadian Medical Association. Commissioner Frank Work has the authority under the  Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), to conduct an investigation to ensure compliance [...]

Canada has a high incidence of violence in the workplace. A 1998 study by the International Labour Organization reported:

Canada ranks 4th out of 32 countries for the number of women assaulted in the workplace
Canada ranks 5th for the number of men assaulted in the workplace
Canadian women report the 4th highest incidence of sexual harassment in [...]

OTTAWA, June 30 /CNW Telbec/ – Canadians want the government and businesses to take their responsibility for safeguarding personal information more seriously, according to the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, Jennifer Stoddart, who released today the findings from a poll commissioned by her Office. The study reveals that most Canadians believe that neither the government or [...]