Legislation & Compliance

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… …

Manitoba’s minimum wage will increase to $16 per hour on Oct. 1, a 20-cent bump tied to the province’s inflation rate, the… …