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 …

Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will rise from $15.40 to $16 per hour beginning October 1, following a recommendation from the Employment …

Workers in Prince Edward Island will soon be entitled to paid sick leave under new amendments to the province’s Employment Standards Act, …

Nova Scotia has introduced new legislation aimed at strengthening workplace protections, with changes to workers’ compensation, harassment prevention, and unpaid sick leave. …

Manitoba has launched a public engagement process to review its Accessible Employment Standard Regulation, aiming to identify and eliminate workplace barriers for …

Two significant regulatory changes impacting employers in Ontario are in effect as of July 1, 2024 — including protections for vulnerable workers …

B.C.’s International Credentials Recognition Act is now in force — with the legislation taking effect on July 1, 2024. The new legislation …

Ottawa has enacted new legislative measures aimed at enhancing protections for federally regulated employees, including gig workers, and improving work-life balance. Minister …

Ottawa’s bill to ban the use of replacement workers — also known as “scabs” — in labour disputes has received royal assent. …

The Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act has been enacted by the federal government, a move it says is aimed at ensuring the country’s …