November 2018 - Inspire Law

Why Battle Goliath?

November 23, 2018
Susan Kootnekoff
Injustice system court gavel hits person needing bail bond

Have you ever been upset at being wronged, but thought better of becoming a David, battling Goliath? Why battle a behemoth, when the proverbial deck seems stacked against you? Many lawyers are passionate about standing up for the rights of people who...

When Family And Work Obligations Conflict

November 18, 2018
Susan Kootnekoff

Have you wondered what your rights are to attend to family responsibilities during working hours? Or, are you an employer wondering if you can say “no” to an employee who requests much time away from work to deal with family obligations? The...

Criminal Code Westray Provisions: R. v. Metron (Part 2 of 2)

November 9, 2018
Susan Kootnekoff

Last week, we looked at the 1992 Westray mine disaster, and the subsequent amendments to the Criminal Code regarding workplace safety. The intent underlying the Westray provisions was to facilitate prosecuting corporate criminal negligence for workplace disasters. One tragic case in which...

Criminal Code Westray Provisions (Part 1 of 2)

November 3, 2018
Susan Kootnekoff

It was one of the worst mining disasters in Canadian history, and it resulted in important changes to the Criminal Code relating to workplace safety. In happened in 1992. An explosion at Westray Mine’s underground coal mine in Nova Scotia killed...