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Ontario introduces new worker protections and employer penalties under sixth ‘Working for Workers’ act
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOntario’s government introduced the Working for Workers Six Act, 2024, on November 27, proposing a series of measures aimed at enhancing worker …
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Ontario proposes job-protected leave for parents who adopt or use surrogate
By Allison Jones Ontario’s labour minister says the province is planning to introduce a job-protected leave of 16 weeks for people who adopt …
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Newfoundland and Labrador to extend job-protected leave for illness, injury under proposed amendments
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Government of Newfoundland and Labrador introduced proposed amendments to the Labour Standards Act on November 6 that would significantly extend unpaid …
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Ontario passes fifth Working for Workers Act, enhancing protections and opportunities for workers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOntario has enacted its fifth Working for Workers Act, introducing a series of measures aimed at improving worker protections, supporting frontline staff, …
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Unifor supports new bill on EI reform, but raises concerns over gaps
Unifor has expressed support for Bill S-244, introduced in the House of Commons on Monday this week, which seeks to amend the …
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CompensationFeaturedLegislation & Compliance
Reminder: Minimum wage rising to $16 per hour in P.E.I. on Oct. 1
Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will rise from $15.40 to $16 per hour beginning October 1, following a recommendation from the Employment …
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Reminder: PEI workers entitled to paid sick leave starting Oct. 1
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 …
