Author Archive | Sylvain

New Safety Administrative Penalties Regulations come into effect in Nova Scotia on 15 January 2010.

In 2008, 29 Nova Scotia workers died on the job.  The incidence of death in 2009 has not improved.  Accordingly, on September 20, 2009 the Nova Scotia Government took decisive action and passed new regulations intended to deter ongoing and unnecessary injuries, deaths and unsafe work practices in the workplace.  The Safety Administrative Penalties Regulations […]

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Lest We Forget

Remembrance Day is a solemn occasion to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifices so that we might enjoy our freedom.  In Nova Scotia, Remembrance Day is legislated by the Remembrance Day Act.  The Remembrance Day Act requires all companies to suspend operations, for three full minutes, starting at one minute before eleven o’clock […]

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