Excerpt from the OH&S Canada magazine (Oct. 2014)
A review of Manitoba’s Public Interest (Whistleblower Protection) Act (PIDA) has spurred 10 recommendations, including the strengthening of protections available to address allegations of reprisal.
Blog Post #1145 – Winnipeg Liquor Store Closes After Employees Assaulted
Excerpt from the OH&S Canada magazine
Three Manitoba liquor store workers were assaulted and one was taken to hospital and what the province’s Crown Corporation calls an unprovoked attack.
Blog Post #1026 – Health Facilities Under Review in Manitoba
Excerpt from the OH&S Canada magazine
Manitoba is reviewing security programs, services and systems of key health care facilities in the province to ensure that they are safe for patients, visitors and staff. This was announced by Cameron Friesen, the Health, Safety, Seniors and Active Living Minister on March 11, 2019.
Blog Post #988 – Manitoba Domestic Abuse Victims to Get Time Off
Excerpt from the OH&S Canada magazine
The government of Manitoba has amended the province’s Employment Standards Code to allow victims of domestic violence to have leave from work – both paid and unpaid – with guaranteed job security during time off.