Coverage of workplace legislation and regulatory compliance affecting employers across Canada. Includes updates on employment standards, occupational health and safety laws, human rights, and obligations under federal and provincial regulations.
Manitoba has become one of the first provinces to eliminate internal trade barriers after passing groundbreaking legislation with rare all-party support, positioning …
Ontario employers will gain new flexibility to extend temporary layoffs beyond current limits while facing enhanced compliance measures under legislation introduced today …
Nearly one-third of Quebec employers have changed their hiring practices in response to Law 14, with many reducing or stopping the hiring …
Ontario will become the first province in Canada to require automatic external defibrillators at construction sites, a move aimed at reducing workplace …
Saskatchewan’s government passed amendments to The Saskatchewan Employment Act that will add protections for workers while supporting business growth, including limits on …
Nova Scotia has unveiled its third multi-year accessibility plan that outlines the province’s commitments and priorities for creating a more accessible environment …
Canadian employers are legally required to ensure their workers have sufficient time to cast ballots in today’s federal election, with potential penalties …
British Columbia will eliminate the requirement for workers to obtain sick notes for short-term absences, freeing up healthcare providers to spend more …
Prince Edward Island has introduced legislation aimed at reducing interprovincial trade barriers and streamlining licensing processes for regulated occupations — moves expected …
Ontario’s minimum wage will increase to $17.60 per hour on Oct. 1, the provincial government announced Tuesday, marking a 2.4 per cent …
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