by JPAK | Jul 4, 2024 | Articles, Employment Standards, Human Rights
On March 21, 2024, Bill 149, also known at the Working for Workers Four Act, 2024 was passed by the provincial legislature. Building on the Working for Workers Act, 2021, 2022, and 2023, the legislation will expand protections for employees. Changes to the Employment...
by JPAK | Jul 4, 2024 | Articles, Employment Standards
In York Region District School Board v. Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario, 2024 SCC 22, the Supreme Court has confirmed public school boards are government by nature, and are subject to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. For employees of a public...
by JPAK | Jun 26, 2024 | Articles, Employment Standards, Human Rights
Bill 190, also known as the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024, was introduced by the Ontario government in May 2024. If enacted, Bill 190 will amend provisions in the Employment Standards Act, 2020 (“ESA”), the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the Workplace...
by Elizabeth McConkey | Jan 16, 2024 | Articles, Employment Standards
Ontario has introduced changes to the Employment Standards Act (ESA) which will soon require THAs and recruiters to obtain licenses to operate, as well as impose penalties on those who do not comply with the new licensing requirements. Summary of New Licensing...
by Elizabeth McConkey | Jan 16, 2024 | Articles, Employment Standards, Wrongful Dismissal
Amendments to the Canada Labour Code (CLC) are set to introduce greater termination entitlements for federally regulated employees who are terminated without cause. These changes are to take effect February 1, 2024. Federally vs Provincially Regulated Employees...
by ad886ab0_admin | Jun 30, 2022 | Employment Standards
Am I allowed paid time off to vote in the Federal Election? On Monday, October 21, 2019 Canadians go to the ballots to vote for the next federal government. But seeing that it is a weekday, most eligible voters will be working on election day. Are you allowed to take...
