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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Common workplace hazards to beware of this season
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Apr 20, 2023 | Workplace Accidents
Workplace accidents and injuries can happen anytime, during any season. However, some conditions are more likely to present a danger to workers during certain times of the year. With that in mind, workers may want to prepare for certain spring-related factors that...
B.C. introduces new minimum ages for hazardous work
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Oct 27, 2022 | Workplace Accidents
Workplace safety is a concern for all workers, employers and their loved ones. Young adults and teenagers can gain great experience from working, but they may not be prepared to manage certain hazards on the job. To respond to this issue, British Columbia is enacting...
Occupational Health & Safety: Disclosure of refused work required under new B.C. regulation
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Oct 11, 2022 | Workplace Accidents
A new provincial regulation requires employers to inform workers about the reason employees refused to partake in work due to safety concerns. The regulation was put forth in an Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR) amendment, effective August 2022. What...
Understanding roles and responsibilities in workplace safety
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Aug 25, 2022 | Workplace Accidents
When it comes to preventing workplace accidents in British Columbia, a great deal of responsibility falls on employers. Their policies as well as their follow-through will often be thoroughly examined if a worker is hurt. However, they are not the only ones with...
Beware of this silent killer in the workplace
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Aug 31, 2020 | Workplace Accidents
Carbon monoxide poisoning can be fatal within minutes. Any workplace where fuel-powered engines run could be a hazardous area where employees could be overwhelmed by this deadly gas.Carbon monoxide (CO) is known as the silent killer because it is tasteless, odourless...
Workplace accident: When can TBI victims return to work?
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | May 20, 2020 | Workplace Accidents
British Columbia workers who suffered work-related injuries can typically return to their jobs after recovery. However, when a workplace accident causes traumatic brain injuries, returning to work may not be a given. Each TBI victim faces unique challenges to...
Campaign to address vehicle-related workplace accident risks
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Feb 4, 2020 | Workplace Accidents
WorkSafeBC, through its Road Safety At Work initiative, is campaigning to reduce the number of lives lost in on-the-job vehicles accidents. The agency says workplace accident risks involving motor vehicles are significantly higher now than in 2014. This is underscored...
Deceased workplace accident victims honoured in British Columbia
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | May 14, 2019 | Workplace Accidents
Sunday, April 28, 2019 was the National Day of Mourning, and the Olympic Cauldron in Vancouver was lit to mark the day. Deceased workplace accident victims were honoured in memorial services across the province. Hundreds of surviving family members, workers and union...
Vancouver woman fights for benefits after workplace accident
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Apr 16, 2019 | Workplace Accidents
Workers in most industries in British Columbia are entitled to workers' compensation benefits. Some employers will do anything to avoid paying a victim of a workplace accident, but injured workers should not give up. Legal counsel is available to fight for the rights...
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