The Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act is very serious about ensuring corporations and small companies are being due dilgent in maintaining workforce safety.
“Every person who contravenes or fails to comply with the act or ministry orders is guilty of an offense . Upon conviction, fines up to $25,000 and up to 12 month jail term per offense.
Corporation: fines up to $500,000 per offense.
Accused person (incl. Corp.) may be found liable for any act or neglect on the part of directors, managers, supervisors, officers etc., as if offense was committed by accused
Strict liability”
Read more about employer and employee duties and rights to avoid these hefty fines and jail sentences.
