In A Flash
The Working for Workers Act, 2021 bans non-compete agreements for employees, requires recruiters and temporary help agencies to be licenced, and requires mandatory policies dealing with employee rights to disconnect from work at the end of the day.
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COVID-19
The Government of Canada has announced several modifications to current border measures, some coming into effect as early as November 30, 2021.
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COVID-19
The BC Labour Board recently denied an application for an interim order challenging the mandatory vaccination policies of a number of large public sector employers.
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COVID-19
Employers now have several arbitration decisions to help guide their COVID-19 policies, with more expected in the near future.
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COVID-19
ON arbitrator dismissed a policy grievance challenging the Employer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. The mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy was upheld and found to be reasonable as it was compliant with the Ontario Human Rights Code.
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In A Flash
Ontario Government announced that it will table legislation that, if passed, would increase the general minimum wage to $15.00 per hour effective January 1, 2022.
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In A Flash
The Ontario government has announced a plan to reduce WSIB premium rates for 2022, and to distribute excess surpluses from the WSIB insurance fund to participating employers.
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COVID-19
The Canadian Federal Government announced much-anticipated, wide ranging new mandatory vaccine measures.
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COVID-19
OHRC takes the position that mandating and requiring proof of vaccination to protect people at work or when receiving services is generally permissible under the Human Rights Code.
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