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.
Conflicting Statutory Obligations Do Not Absolve an Employer of its Duties Under Either Statute
Employers in Canada are subject to a variety of legislation that governs the way they conduct business in areas ranging from environmental compliance to employee relations.
Bill 148: Equal Pay for Equal Work Amendments Coming into Force
Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 became law on November 27, 2017.
Government Introduces Bill 3, the Pay Transparency Act, 2018
On March 20, 2018, the Ontario government introduced Bill 3, the Pay Transparency Act, 2018,