Federal Election Day 2021
On Monday, September 20, 2021, Canadians will return to the polls to elect a federal government. Pursuant to the Canada Elections Act (the “Act”), every Canadian citizen who is 18 years of age or older is entitled to three consecutive hours away from work while polls are open on election day in order to cast […]
Rules for Ontario Employers During Step 1 of New Reopening Framework
On June 7, 2021, the Ontario Government established rules that apply to businesses and organizations during Step 1 of the province’s new 3-step reopening framework (for more information on this framework, please read our previous blog). These rules, some of which are sector-specific, were established under the newly amended O. Reg. 82/20: Rules for Areas […]
The Week in Review #6: Key COVID-19 Developments for Ontario Employers
This is the sixth bulletin in a weekly series that provides a recap of important COVID-19 developments and their impact on employers as they navigate these challenging times. This recap covers the week of April 27, 2020 and is current as of May 4, 2020.
This is the fifth bulletin in a weekly series that provides a recap of important COVID-19 developments and their impact on employers as they navigate these challenging times. This recap covers the week of April 20, 2020 and is current as of April 27, 2020.
The Ontario Government has Announced that WSIB Premiums can be Deferred for 6 Months for All Businesses due to COVID-19
On March 26, 2020, as part of measures to provide financial relief to employers coping with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario government announced premium reporting and payment to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
COVID-19 and the Workplace: ESA Amendments, Federal Benefits and Layoff Principles
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a massive impact on how Canadian employers conduct business. Canada’s federal and provincial governments have been continuously announcing measures to lessen the impact of the pandemic on employers and employees.
Be Prepared, Not Alarmed: What Employers Should Know About COVID-19
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (“WHO”) declared the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (“Coronavirus” or “COVID-19”) outbreak, first reported from Wuhan, China on December 31, 2019, to be a “pandemic”.
The Williams HR team: At your side in a time of crisis
The events of the past few days, marked by a dramatic escalation of the coronavirus pandemic, have put tremendous strain on virtually every organization across Canada.
New Employer-Friendly Legislation on the Horizon
Since its election this summer, Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government has been busy reforming Ontario’s labour and employment laws to make them more employer-friendly
CPP Stops ORPP in Its Tracks
On Monday, the Ontario government confirmed that the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP) will not be launched in 2018 as planned since the majority of the provinces