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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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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.
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On 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.
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The 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.
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Legislation was challenged that eliminated the right of all unionized TTC workers to strike, regardless of their position.
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The general minimum wage in Ontario will be increasing from $15.50 to $16.55 an hour, representing an approximate 6.8% increase.
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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.
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The 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.
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Proposed 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.
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