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Budget 2023 proposed amendments to the Canada Labour Code that would prohibit the use of temporary replacement workers during a strike or lockout. On November 9, 2023, the Federal Government introduced Bill C-58 to give effect to these changes.
Read moreArtificial intelligence is poised to revolutionize our work methods and many other aspects of life. While the potential benefits of AI are vast, it is crucial to address concerns regarding its utilization in the workplace. At Mathews Dinsdale, we are uniquely positioned to offer a global perspective informed by our extensive experience in HR and … Continued
Read moreOn 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 moreThe recent Pay Transparency Regulation, B.C. Reg. 225/2023 sets out the information employers must include in their pay transparency reports, the order of required information, and employers’ options with respect to the reporting period.
Read moreSection 2 of the Pay Transparency Act, which requires employers to provide expected salary or wage information in publicly advertised job opportunities, comes into effect on November 1, 2023.
Read moreAs of September 29, 2023, the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (“WSIB”) has revised its Policy No. 15-01-02, “Employers’ Accident-Reporting Obligations”, to stipulate a three-business-day deadline for covered employers to file a report of workplace injury.
Read moreOn October 1, 2023, the general minimum wage in more than half the provinces across the country is set to increase, including Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland & Labrador. These increases come on the tail of similar increases which occurred recently in British Columbia and Quebec.
Read moreIn this issue: 1) Court Upholds “With Cause” Termination of an Employee Who Worked a Secondary Job During Business Hours, 2) Attention Federally Regulated Employers: Recent Amendments to the Canada Labour Code Now in Effect, 3) Temporary Help Agency Licensing: What Employers Need to Know
Read moreEligible employers may temporarily benefit from a streamlined LMIA application process under the new Recognized Employer Pilot.
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