On January 23, 2025, the New Brunswick Court of Appeal released its decision in King v R. This tragic case highlights critical lessons for employers, emphasizing the importance of leadership accountability, adherence to...more
1/29/2025
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Construction Industry ,
Criminal Liability ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Safety Standards ,
Workplace Injury ,
Workplace Safety ,
Wrongful Death
A precedent setting occupational health and safety (OHS) case was heard in the Alberta Court yesterday. For the first time in Alberta's history, a worker who was also a company director was sentenced to jail for a period of...more