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The Working for Workers Four Act, 2024 is Making Changes to Employment Law in Ontario
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.…
What is the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024?
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 Safety and Insurance Act, 1997, among others. The goal of the bill is …
Unvaccinated Employees May Not Be Eligible For EI Benefits
Last month the Government of Canada issued new guidelines for employers about issuing records of employment (ROEs) for employees who fail to comply with mandatory vaccination policies.
Can I Collect EI On A Temporary Layoff?
The economic upheaval that began with the arrival of COVID-19 has raised important questions about job security and employment insurance benefits for many Canadians. With the onset of the pandemic, temporary layoffs and job losses arrived quickly, which affected thousands of Canadian households.