Gig work is an increasingly significant part of Canada's economy, and the tens of thousands of people who work in these jobs are a crucial element of the workforce. However, these individuals don't have the same protections as Canadian employees protected under...
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Brain injury threats in the workplace are far too common
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Mar 21, 2022 | Injuries, Workers Compensation
Statistics indicate that approximately one in 10 occupational diseases or injuries in Canada cause brain trauma. Of those injuries, could have been prevented. There are also a number of grey areas when it comes to reporting these type of injuries, which can lead to...
Due Diligence and Identifying Workplace Hazards
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Aug 27, 2021 | Workers Compensation
Employers have a duty to provide their employees with a safe work environment. Section 21 of the Workers Compensation Act states that employers must remedy any workplace condition that is hazardous to the health or safety of their employees. It is therefore prudent...
Re-organized BC Workers’ Compensation Act now in force
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Apr 6, 2020 | Workers Compensation
Today, Monday April 6, 2020, a revised British Columbia Workers' Compensation Act, RSBC 2019, c. 1 came into force (the "Revised Act"). The Revised Act is reorganized and intended to be easier to read. Parts of the former legislation were 100 years old and in need of...
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