Congratulations team University of Toronto our 2022 Virtual Moot winners, and team Western Universtiy for being in the finals. Well Done! Thanks to everyone who participated from coast-to-coast, in our 24th Annual National Labour Arbitration Competition. Hopefully next year we will be back face to face.
On October 26, 2023, Bill 79, the Working for Workers Act, 2023 received Royal Assent. Included in legislative changes made by the Bill is an amendment to subsection 66(1) of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act that increases the maximum fine that can be imposed on a corporation from $1.5 million to $2 million. This is now the highest corporate fine available for a conviction under health and safety legislation in Canada. In this Advisor, we comment on and analyze this most recent increase in maximum fines in Ontario.
Read moreBased on our experience to date, available legislation, and public health guidance, we recommend the following step-by-step analysis and process.
Read moreMove over pumpkin spice there’s a new season in town, for Nova Scotia employers at least. On September 5, 2024, the Nova Scotia Government introduced Bill No. 464, Stronger Workplaces for Nova Scotia Act, which proposes significant amendments to the Labour Standards Code (the “Code”), the Occupational Health and Safety Act (the “OHSA”) and the Workers’ Compensation Act. The Bill has passed second reading and is currently before the Law Amendments Committee.
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