WORDS OF WISDOM
A LEGAL BLOG BY WARDS LAWYERSPC
WARDS OF WISDOM
This WARDS LAWYERSPC publication is for general information only. It is not legal advice, nor is it intended to be. Specific or more information may be necessary before advice could be provided for your particular circumstances.
CRIMINAL LAW POSTS
CLEARING SNOW OR ROOF TOP WORKING WITHOUT TRAINING OR FALL RESTRAINT? FACE CRIMINAL LIABILITY AND BIG FINES. DON’T BE THIS EMPLOYER…
Working high without proper training or fall restraints? You can face both criminal liability and significant criminal fines, particularly the employer: Convicted: North West Lumber Co.
WHAT IS A "PEACE BOND" AND HOW DO I GET ONE AGAINST SOMEONE ELSE? PEACE BONDS – A TO Z.
What is a peace bond? A peace bond is a court order that is a signed promise, in writing, to keep the peace and be
JASON’S TOP 10 CRAZIEST LAWS IN THE CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES – THAT YOU DIDN’T EVEN KNOW YOU WERE BREAKING!
1.You could go to jail if you in any way melt, deface, alter or change any coin [Canadian Currency Act]. 2.Practicing witchcraft, sorcery and the
YOU CANNOT BE ARRESTED IF ACTING LAWFULLY “NO ANTICIPATORY ARREST“ SUPREME COURT
The Supreme Court has now decided that the police have no power to arrest a person who is acting lawfully, even if the justification would
CAN I BE FIRED FOR CAUSE FOR BEING CHARGED WITH ANY CRIMINAL OFFENCE, OR OTHER OFF-DUTY MISCONDUCT? SHORT ANSWER: NOT LIKELY
There is no dispute in Ontario that employers are permitted to apply reasonable rules and standards on employees in the workplace. They may discipline and
BACKGROUND CHECKS ON EMPLOYEES – IT AIN’T SO EASY ANYMORE – THE NEW DEAL
Background checks of potential employees and volunteers has always been an important recruiting and screening tool for potential employers. Ontario has overhauled its legislation, effective
DON’T EVEN HOLD YOUR PHONE IN YOUR CAR – THE LAW IS CLEAR (AND STRICT)
Distracted driving in Ontario is now the most common cause of accidents on the road, including fatalities. Increasingly you notice the vehicle ahead of you
HIRING EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERING – THE NEW RULES FOR CRIMINAL BACKGROUND AND VULNERABLE SECTOR CHECKS
As of December 1, 2015, the new Police Record Checks Reform Act, 2015, (the Act) is passed as law in Ontario. This will affect how
POLICE RECORDS CHECKS – EMPLOYMENT AND VOLUNTEERS – THE LAW IS CHANGING – KEEP UP
The Ontario government enacted the Police Record Checks Reform Act on Dec. 1, 2015. This will change the law about obtaining police records checks. This
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