Additional Public Hearings on Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017
The Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs (the “Committee”) announced today that it will be holding public hearings on Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017, in Toronto on Monday, October 30, 2017; Tuesday, October 31, 2017; and Thursday, November 2, 2017. Those interested in making oral presentations to the Committee during […]
Ontario Government Launches Consultation on ESA Exemptions and LRA Exclusion
On October 18, 2017, the Ontario government launched a public consultation seeking submissions from stakeholders and from the public on certain exemptions under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the “ESA”) and on the exclusion of domestic workers from the Labour Relations Act, 1995 (the “LRA”). The consultation was prompted by the Final Report of the […]
Bill 148 Referred Back to Committee
Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017, as amended by the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs (the “Committee”), passed Second Reading on October 18, 2017. The Bill was referred back to the Committee for further review and consideration, after which it will be reported back to the House for Third Reading […]
They Have It on Tape: Employees Recording Workplace Conversations
Under the Criminal Code, it is illegal to intercept a private conversation, which includes recording a conversation. However, there are several exceptions to this law.
WSIB Extends Consultation on New Rate Framework
On September 6, we wrote about the WSIB’s new Rate Framework (read about it here). The public consultation on the draft policies, which was originally scheduled to end tomorrow, October 13, has been extended to December 5, 2017. During the consultation, the WSIB invites stakeholders to make submissions on the seven draft policies developed to […]
Minimum Wage to Increase on October 1
Ontario’s minimum wage will increase with inflation from $11.40 per hour to $11.60 per hour on Sunday, October 1, as scheduled.
To Disclose or Not to Disclose: Privilege in Workplace Investigations
Workplace investigations are key in many areas of human resources law. Employers may conduct workplace investigation because they have a legal obligation to do so, because they have committed to do so in their own workplace policies, because conducting a workplace investigation may help mitigate risk, or for any combination of these reasons.
Are Employers Responsible to Employees for Workplace Harassment by Fellow Employees or Managers?
Over the last year, much attention has been paid to the September 2016 Bill 132 amendments to the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (the “OHSA”) and the obligations they place on employers with regards to workplace harassment.
Independent Medical Examinations
When an employee is injured or suffering from a disability having clear information about work limitations and prognosis is integral to an effective accommodation process.
WSIB Rate Framework Modernization
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (the “WSIB”) approved its new Rate Framework in November 2016 and has recently launched a public consultation on the draft policies made to support the implementation of the new Rate Framework.