SPECIAL REPORT
2 www.thesafetymag.com/ca
5-STAR AWARDS 2021: SAFETY LAW FIRMS AND LAWYERS
FROM
boutique firms to national
powerhouses, Canadian
Occupational Safety is happy to
introduce its inaugural list of 5-Star
Safety Lawyers and law firms. Our
research team has tirelessly worked to
uncover the best and brightest legal
minds in the OHS sphere.
The firms and lawyers on our list
offer top shelf advice and are widely
recognized as ones to watch in the OHS
"As health and
safety lawyers,
we react quickly
to help clients
when workplace
accidents occur,
but we are also
fortunate... to help
prevent accidents
and injuries by
working with
clients to develop
a strong workplace
health and safety
culture."
Lisa Bolton, Sherrard Kuzz
sphere. The pandemic has brought
with it a number of complex workplace
issues, and more and more employers
are turning to trusted legal counsel to
gain a clearer picture.
A welcome spotlight
Though these past 18 months have
been insanely tough, Canadian
Occupational Safety is proud to bring
some levity to the sector through its
TOP LEGAL CONCERNS IN WORKPLACES
CUTTING THROUGH THE
RED TAPE
awards program. We're always happy to
highlight the cream of the crop and
spotlight those individuals and
organizations that are making a
difference — and so are our winners!
"Being recognized as a 5-Star Safety
Lawyer by clients and peers is a
tremendous honour. As health and
safety lawyers, we react quickly to help
clients when workplace accidents
occur, but we are also fortunate to
Vaccine mandates have been a huge headache for employers around Canada,
who will continue to seek counsel on how best to implement an effective
vaccine strategy.
Workers' compensation, notably compensation for long haul COVID, is a top
concern for employers.
Outside of COVID, cybersecurity and digital bullying have been top of the list
for organizations, who may be liable for bothersome conduct both in and out of
the workplace.
Workplace impairment testing. Drug and alcohol testing are historic
concerns for Canadian employers, especially with a rise in substance use linked
to the pandemic.
