IMPACT launching NEW Winter Training Program
During the week of January 23-27, 2017, IMPACT will launch its new Winter Training Program, which provides members with the opportunity to register and attend courses on business, productivity, leadership, and communication. This new program is designed to meet our
WSIB@WORK – Winter 2016 – Issue # 7
WSIB hosts Technical Rate sessionsOver the course of the fall, the WSIB hosted nine technical rate sessions to help educate employers about the 2017 premium rates. In 2017, there will be a 6.2 per cent reduction on the average premium rate
Proposed Amendments to the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009
Original post from Mathew Dinsdale dated November 30, 2016 can be found here. On November 16, 2016, the Government of Ontario proposed amendments to the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009 (the “OCTAA”). This legislation classifies a number of
PPO – A Thank You Letter
Dear OEA Members, As your constituent and a member of Prompt Payment Ontario (PPO), I am posting to encourage you to thank the Government for undertaking the Construction Lien Act (CLA) Review and announcing the subsequent introduction of legislation in spring 2017. This
In A Flash – Reminder: New AODA Accessibility Requirements for Small Employers Take Effect January 1, 2017
Article released November 23, 2016 Reminder: New AODA Accessibility Requirements for Small Employer Take Effect January 1, 2017 As of January 1, 2017, Ontario businesses and not-for-profit organizations with fewer than 50 employees (broadly defined) must comply with new accessibility requirements under
EYE on ICI – November 2016 – News
Your source for ICI Construction-Related News in Ontario. NEW THINKING TO FUND INFRASTRUCTURE At the outset, the federal Liberal government included some positives in its Fall Economic Update presented in the House of Commons earlier this month. There was the establishment of
What’s New | November 2016 | Issue #78
More than 36,000 Ontarians get the latest Ministry of Labour news delivered straight to their inbox. Find out why. Subscribe now Regional Inspection Blitzes The ministry regularly conducts regional inspection blitzes on health and safety hazards, and on compliance with core employment standards. Several
eNewsletter for Ontario Teachers | October 2016
October is Global Ergonomics Month: Improve posture in the classroom and the workplace It can take about 15 years for your body to show the effects of bad posture and awkward positions. By the time kindergarten students are in post-secondary school,
What’s New – October 2016 – Issue #77
Brought to you by the Ontario Ministry of Labour. Ontario Increases Minimum Wage As part of its balanced plan to build Ontario up and help people in their everyday lives, Ontario raised the general minimum wage from $11.25 to $11.40 on October 1,
Employment & Labour Law Update – Management Counsel Newsletter – October 2016 – Sherrard Kuzz LLP Employment & Labour Lawyers
Download to reach the Employment & Labour Law Update - Management Counsel Newsletter - October 2016 newsletter. This month we address two issues: Ontario Arbitrator Finds Employer has Duty to Protect Workers from Harassment Through Social Media Under occupational health and safety