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On October 1, 2024, the general minimum wage in Ontario will be increasing from $16.55 to $17.20 per hour, representing an approximate 3.9% increase. This follows a previous increase to the minimum wage last year from $15.50 to $16.55 per hour effective October 1, 2023.
Read moreOn December 1, 2023, the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board’s (“WSIB”) new policy applicable to communicable illness claims – Operational Policy Manual Document No. 15-03-15, “Communicable Illnesses” (“Policy”) – became effective.
Read moreThe Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development announced that temporary help agencies and recruiters will be required to have a valid license in order to operate in Ontario.
Read moreLegislation was challenged that eliminated the right of all unionized TTC workers to strike, regardless of their position.
Read moreThe general minimum wage in Ontario will be increasing from $15.50 to $16.55 an hour, representing an approximate 6.8% increase.
Read moreFor the third consecutive year, the Ontario Government has introduced legislative amendments to various workplace laws under the so-called “Working for Workers Act”. This year’s iteration – the Working for Workers Act, 2023 – was introduced on March 20, 2023.
Read moreThe ON Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development announced a proposal to make various amendments to regulations applicable to the construction industry and if approved, would come into force on July 1, 2023.
Read moreProposed changes would essentially serve to make remote workers eligible for the same “enhanced” notice period as in-office employees in the event of a mass termination. It would also entitle new hires to certain written information about their jobs.
Read moreNew requirements under the OHSA require certain Ontario workplaces to provide naloxone kits and training to workers on how to administer naloxone.
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