Effective June 3, drivers in British Columbia are required to maintain new minimum distances from pedestrians and other vulnerable road users. The …
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B.C.’s whistleblower legislation expands to public post-secondary institutions
As of June 1, 2024, employees in public post-secondary institutions in British Columbia will benefit from new protections under the Public Interest …
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Federal anti-scab law passes with all-party support, but CFIB warns it ’tilts’ labour laws in favour of unions
Labour groups are celebrating the passing of federal anti-scab legislation, but the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is warning that it …
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Ontario to require menstrual products on construction sites
Ontario is set to require larger construction projects to provide menstrual products on site. Labour Minister David Piccini says the province is …
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New B.C. legislation aims to remove systemic barriers for Indigenous, racialized people
British Columbia has introduced new anti-racism legislation designed to reduce barriers faced by Indigenous and racialized individuals when accessing provincial services and …
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Ontario to increase fines for ‘bad actor’ employers
Ontario is set to clamp down on bad employers with big fines. Labour Minister David Piccini says his government will introduce legislation …
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Ontario to eliminate use of doctor’s notes for short-term sick leave
Ontario is set to eliminate the requirement for employees to provide a doctor’s note to justify short-term sick leave. This move is …
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Ontario minimum wage rising to $17.20 on Oct. 1, 2024 – will be second highest in Canada
Ontario is increasing its minimum wage to $17.20 an hour on Oct. 1, 2024. That’s a 3.9 per cent increase from the …
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Ontario proposes enhanced WSIB coverage for firefighters
The Ontario government has announced plans to introduce legislation that, if passed, would bring significant enhancements to the benefits and protections afforded …