Legislation & Compliance

Unifor has expressed support for Bill S-244, introduced in the House of Commons on Monday this week, which seeks to amend the Employment Insurance (EI) program and provide greater worker…

Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will rise from $15.40 to $16 per hour beginning October 1, following a recommendation from the Employment Standards Board. The increase comes as part of…

Workers in Prince Edward Island will soon be entitled to paid sick leave under new amendments to the province’s Employment Standards Act, which come into effect on October 1. The…

Nova Scotia has introduced new legislation aimed at strengthening workplace protections, with changes to workers’ compensation, harassment prevention, and unpaid sick leave. The Stronger Workplaces for Nova Scotia Act, tabled by…

Manitoba has launched a public engagement process to review its Accessible Employment Standard Regulation, aiming to identify and eliminate workplace barriers for individuals with disabilities. “It is crucial we ensure…

Two significant regulatory changes impacting employers in Ontario are in effect as of July 1, 2024 — including protections for vulnerable workers and immigration tweaks designed to tackle labour shortages…

B.C.’s International Credentials Recognition Act is now in force — with the legislation taking effect on July 1, 2024. The new legislation aims to simplify the process for skilled workers…

Ottawa has enacted new legislative measures aimed at enhancing protections for federally regulated employees, including gig workers, and improving work-life balance. Minister of Labour Seamus O’Regan Jr. announced that these…

Ottawa’s bill to ban the use of replacement workers — also known as “scabs” — in labour disputes has received royal assent. Bill C-58, officially titled An Act to amend…