Bill 47 Becomes Law, Repeals Many Bill 148 Amendments

As we previously advised, on October 23, 2018, the Ontario government tabled Bill 47, the Making Ontario Open for Business Act, 2018.
Ontario Government Planning Public Hearings into Bill 47
As most employers will be aware by this point, the Ontario government has introduced Bill 47,
Unfounded Allegations Against Dismissed Employees Can Be Costly

Dismissing an employee from their position can be one of the most challenging aspects of workplace management faced by employers.
Ontario Government Plans to Repeal Much of Bill 148

On October 23, 2018, the Ontario government tabled Bill 47, the Making Ontario Open for Business Act, 2018,
Municipal Elections: Employers’ Responsibilities

Ontario residents will return to the polls today, Monday, October 22, 2018,
Fall 2018 Newsletter

Welcome to the Fall 2018 of In the Know. In this edition we have focused on court and arbitral decisions that address popular issues employers encounter on a regular basis and often have questions about. START EXPLORING OUR NEWSLETTER —IT’S THE TOOL YOU NEED FOR HR SUCCESS IN 2018
Cannabis and the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know
Recreational cannabis use is now legal across Canada.
Finding Suitable Workplace Accommodation is a Two-Way Street
Employers in Ontario are increasingly receiving accommodation requests based on employees’ childcare obligations.
An Employee is not Entitled to Retract an Accepted Resignation

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS CASE WAS OVERTURNED ON APPEAL, FOR OUR BLOG ON THE APPEAL DECISION, CLICK HERE
Future of Bill 148 Uncertain: New Statements from the Ontario Government
Ontario’s Premier, Doug Ford, announced today during question period that his government will be “getting rid of Bill 148”.