New Alberta Law Makes Sweeping Changes to Occupational Health and Safety Act, Amends Workers' Compensation Act | Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: On December 9, 2020, Alberta’s Bill 47, the Ensuring Safety and Cutting Red Tape Act, 2020, received Royal Assent. The legislation replaces Alberta’s current Occupational Health and Safety Act in its entirety, and makes significant amendments to the Alberta Workers’ Compensation Act. Below are some of the most significant takeaways for Alberta employers. A. Joint Health and Safety Committees, Representatives Establishment and Composition of a Joint Health and Safety Committee The Ensuring Safety and Cutting Red Tape Act, 2020...