Brought to you by : Carissa Tanzola & Iouri Vorobiev – Sherrard Kuzz LLP, Employment & Labour Lawyers March 2015 In an attempt to elevate the profile and importance of preventing falls from heights in the workplace, the Occupational Health and Safety Awareness Training Regulation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act has been amended to […]
Brought to you by the Ontario Ministry of Labour(For current or past issues of ‘Whats new’ visit the Ministry of Labour’s website here.) Ontario Increasing Minimum Wage Ontario is raising the general minimum wage from $11 to $11.25 per hour, effective October 1, 2015. Minimum wage rates for jobs in special categories (liquor servers, homeworkers, students,etc.) are […]
SteelDay 2015 takes place September 18! The day will be an interactive and networking event for members of the design, construction and structural steel industry. Across the nation – steel fabricators, mills, service centres, galvanizers, HSS producers, bender-rollers and others will open their facilities, job sites, and offices. Architects, engineers, contractors, developers, students, educators and […]
This is the summary of results from a survey done by the Ottawa Construction Association. (Information provided to us by Prompt Payments Ontario) What is interesting to see is that for Trade Contractors the number one issue is Payment & Promptness and below are some of the quotes on this topic in the article noted above. […]
Briefing Note supplied by SHERRARD KUZZ LLP It’s Never Okay – An Action Plan to Stop Sexual Violence and Harassment – March 2015 – Sherrard Kuzz LLP Employment & Labour Lawyers In June 2010, the Occupational Health and Safety Act was amended to include employer responsibilities relating to workplace violence and harassment. Every employer was required […]
Inside this season’s issue: Hire with confidence The College talks consumer protection with Peter Silverman – best known for Silverman Helps, one of the longest running consumer advocacy shows in Canada. Turn to pg. #4 to read more. Benefits of membership for voluntary tradespeople A growing number of trades professionals in Ontario’s 134 voluntary trades are joining the College. […]
We hope you enjoy the March 2015 issue of the Eye on ICI OCS Newsletter For a printable version CLICK HERE INSIDE THIS ISSUE: THE ECONOMY AND CONSTRUCTION: A REVIEW AND OUTLOOK REGIONAL BUILDING PERMITS UPDATE PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE: SPRING 2015 UPCOMING EVENTS For more details, contact Rishi Sondhi at rishis@iciconstruction.com or visit us online: www.iciconstruction.com Plus, here are the […]