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For 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.
Read moreThe 2019 Bill legislated a max 1% compensation increase affecting approx. 780,000 workers in the public and broader public sector in ON. This article reviews the Court’s decision in ON English Catholic Teachers Assn. v. His Majesty and the potential impact on affected employers.
Read moreArbitrator upheld a mandatory three-dose vaccination policy in a long-term care home setting and found the employer even had a positive obligation to impose the policy, despite revocation of the Government Directive mandating vaccination policies in long-term care homes.
Read moreIn a recent Ontario decision, Arbitrator Wright held that the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy was a reasonable exercise of management rights.
Read moreEarlier in June, Arbitrator Stewart upheld Alectra Utilities Corporation’s COVID-19 vaccination policy. Days later, Arbitrator Nairn rendered FCA Canada Inc.’s vaccination policy to be of no force or effect. Are these decisions as inconsistent as they seem?
Read moreCOVID-19 mask mandates will be lifted on June 11, including those in hospitals and on public transit. The existing mask mandates in long-term care and retirement homes will remain in effect.
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