In A Flash – First Round of Amendments to Bill 148 Does Not Address Many Employer Concerns
Issued August 25, 2017 First Round of Amendments to Bill 148 Does Not Address Many Employer Concerns Ontario’s Bill 148, known colloquially as the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017, passed the first reading on June 1, 2017.The proposed Bill contains extensive amendments
Canada: Big Changes Are Coming For Ontario Workplaces!
Meghan Cowan and Michael F. Horvat August 3, 2017 Thursday On May 30, 2017, the Ontario government announced its intention to introduce new workplace legislation, The Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017, which would significantly amend Ontario's existing Employment Standards Act, 2000 and
PPO Submission for Bill 142 Feedback
The following is an excerpt from Ron Johnson Director, Prompt Payment Ontario to The Honourable Yasir Naqvi, MPP Ministry of the Attorney General. Attached here is the full downloadable letter in PDF format. Dear Minister, Re: Bill 142 - Construction Lien Amendment Act,
Marijuana in the Workplace
Mondaq Business Briefing / July 24, 2017 Monday Canada: Up In Smoke: An Update On Marijuana In The Workplace Christopher Sinal We are often asked to comment on what effect the proposed legalization of marijuana is likely to have on workplaces. As I noted
North – South Ironworker Mobility Update
July 25, 2017 From the desk of: Darrell LaBoucan GVP / Executive Director of Canadian Affairs Ironworkers International Since fall of 2016, the offices of the Ironworker’s International General President, General Secretary and the Canadian Director have been working with various immigration
Airtight Drug And Alcohol Policies Can Protect Employers In Safety-Sensitive Work Environments From Possible Discrimination Claims
A recent decision from the Supreme Court of Canada ("SCC") has ended a lengthy saga and is good news for employers wishing to enforce drug- and alcohol-related policies in safety-sensitive work environments (note that the Construction industry has long been considered a
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Summer 2017 issue of Trades Today is here!
THE ROAD TO CERTIFICATION The road to certification is not always a straight path. Find out how Chuluunbaatar and William used their experience to help them become certified. Read their story on page 12. A peek at Ontario’s youth #skillingit at the 2017 Skills
WSIB@WORK – Summer 2017 – Issue # 9
Chair's Reappointment - Three more years! We at the WSIB are pleased to announce that Elizabeth Witmer has been re-appointed to a three year term as Chair of our Board of Directors - a position she has filled with distinction since 2012. Mrs. Witmer