Workers in Prince Edward Island will soon be entitled to paid sick leave under new amendments to the province’s Employment Standards Act, …
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Nova Scotia introduces stronger workplace protections focused on harassment, sick leave and workers’ comp
Nova Scotia has introduced new legislation aimed at strengthening workplace protections, with changes to workers’ compensation, harassment prevention, and unpaid sick leave. …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedLegislation & Compliance
Manitoba seeks public input on accessible employment standard regulation
Manitoba has launched a public engagement process to review its Accessible Employment Standard Regulation, aiming to identify and eliminate workplace barriers for …
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FeaturedLegislation & ComplianceRecruitmentStaffing
New Ontario rules for staffing agencies, recruiters and immigration now in effect
Two significant regulatory changes impacting employers in Ontario are in effect as of July 1, 2024 — including protections for vulnerable workers …
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FeaturedImmigrationLegislation & Compliance
B.C.’s new rules for international credential recognition for 29 professions now in force
B.C.’s International Credentials Recognition Act is now in force — with the legislation taking effect on July 1, 2024. The new legislation …
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Paid leave for pregnancy loss, new protections for gig workers among changes for federally regulated workers
Ottawa has enacted new legislative measures aimed at enhancing protections for federally regulated employees, including gig workers, and improving work-life balance. Minister …
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FeaturedLabour RelationsLegislation & Compliance
Federal anti-scab law receives royal assent, set to take effect in June 2025
Ottawa’s bill to ban the use of replacement workers — also known as “scabs” — in labour disputes has received royal assent. …
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Prepping for a green future: Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act enacted by Ottawa
The Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act has been enacted by the federal government, a move it says is aimed at ensuring the country’s …
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CompensationFeaturedLegislation & Compliance
Wage fixing, no-poaching agreements now covered by Competition Bureau’s immunity, leniency programs
The Competition Bureau Canada, in collaboration with the Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC), has revised its Immunity and Leniency Programs to …
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Legislation & ComplianceWorkplace Safety & OHS
Bill to re-establish Manitoba’s Advisory Council on Workplace Safety receives royal assent
Manitoba’s new workplace safety legislation, which re-establishes the Advisory Council on Workplace Safety and Health, has received royal assent. It was one …