Mediacorp Canada has announced the winners of the Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2025, recognizing organizations that foster progressive and inclusive workplaces …
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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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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Ontario to set $500K minimum fine for repeat, serious health and safety violations
By Allison Jones Ontario is planning to create a mandatory minimum fine of $500,000 for employers repeatedly convicted of fatal and other serious …
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Engineers at Framatome Canada Limited in Kincardine, Ont., have voted to unionize, joining the Society of United Professionals, IFPTE Local 160. The …
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FeaturedLegislation & Compliance
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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Labour Relations
Ontario missed interim target for providing hands-on care to long-term care residents
By Allison Jones Ontario failed to meet its own legislated target this past year for the average number of hands-on hours of care …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Ontario to expand WSIB cancer coverage for firefighters
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOntario is set to introduce legislation that would expand presumptive cancer coverage for firefighters, reducing the required years of service for kidney …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Ontario to return over $2.5 billion to businesses through WSIB rebates, fee reductions
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Ontario government announced today it will return more than $2.5 billion to workers and businesses through Workplace Safety and Insurance Board …
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Workplace Safety & OHS
General Coach Canada fined $60,000 by Ontario court after worker injured by table saw
A Hensall, Ont.-based manufacturing company has been fined $60,000 after a worker was critically injured while using a table saw without required …
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FeaturedImmigration
Ontario targets immigration fraud with new rules for employers and representatives
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOntario is set to introduce legislation aimed at cracking down on fraudulent immigration representatives who exploit newcomers, proposing fines and bans for …