In A Flash
Currently, under Ontario’s workplace laws, if a subcontractor fails to pay its employees the wages they are owed, the employees or their trade union must seek recourse against the subcontractor itself. This may involve filing a grievance under an applicable collective agreement, commencing a court action, or lodging a complaint with the Ministry of Labour, … Continued
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OHS & Workers’ Compensation Advisor
The Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025 (“WWA7”) became law on November 27, 2025. It amended section 7.6.1 of the OHSA by adding the Equivalency Requirement – the details of which would be subject to the OHSA’s regulations.[1] The WWA7 also empowered Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development inspectors to issue Administrative Monetary … Continued
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OHS & Workers’ Compensation Advisor
In November 2025 the Ontario government empowered Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”) inspectors to issue Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs) for violations of the OHSA and its regulations – a significant enforcement change. However, at that time, most of the relevant details were left to a pending regulation. In our previous Advisor, we identified numerous … Continued
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In A Flash
In 2024, the WSIB had $7.8 billion in reserves and issued a $2 billion surplus rebate to eligible employers in early 2025, based on 60% of their 2023 premiums. A second $2 billion rebate is planned for spring 2025, with eligibility details to be announced.
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In A Flash
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) has announced that select construction occupations will be prioritized through targeted Invitations to Apply. This articles summarizes the requirements that candidates must meet in order to be eligible to receive a targeted Invitation to Apply and the potential benefits for construction industry employers in British Columbia.
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