Construction in Ontario Newsletter – January 2018 Edition
Read the complete Construction in Ontario newsletter here. Greetings! The Council of Ontario Construction Associations (COCA) is a federation of construction associations; the largest and most representational group of industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI) and heavy civil construction employers in Ontario. Our member organizations represent
Bill 148 Regulations now published. (And what you should know!)
Issued December 2017 Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017, introduces significant amendments to Ontario’s Employment Standards Act (“ESA”) and Labour Relations Act (“LRA”), and limited amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Most of the amendments come
2018 The Canadian Institute Of Steel Construction.
Please review for 2018 in regards to Ontario Erectors Association Inc. (a CISC member association) targeting the largest steel construction market in Canada representing a multi-billion ICI steel construction & infrastructure market. CISC is responsible for all steel construction in
Bill 148 Undergoes Significant Amendment
Brought to you by Sherrard Kuzz LLP Employment & Labour Lawyers Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017, passed Third Reading in the Ontario Legislature on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. The legislation introduces significant amendments to Ontario’s Employment Standards Acts and Labour Relations
Succession Planning will be offered in Toronto, October 24 – 25
Program Focus Succession Planning for the Ironworking Industry has been developed for the Future Leaders of Ironworker Contractors and Fabricators to target the major transition options available, including management succession and transferring ownership to the next generation. Oct. 24 - Oct. 25, 2017 8
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
“Working at Heights” Training Deadline Extended
Patrick Ganley and Jeffrey Stewart April 3, 2017 Brief Background Ontario’s Working at Heights training requirements came into force on April 1, 2015, requiring every employer to ensure any worker on a construction project successfully complete a Working at Heights training
Are Late Payments a Threat to a Contractor’s Survival?
Article reposted from ContructionPros.com A company whose customers take 90 days to pay typically need six times more cash to float the project/job costs than a company whose customers paid their bills in 30 days. It’s no secret that the system of
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Register Don't miss the 2017 North American Iron Workers / IMPACT Conference SPEAKER SPOTLIGHTS James Benham CEO, JBKnowledge Amazing Technology for the IW Industry Tuesday, March 21 | 7:55 a.m. - 8:40 a.m. With extensive experience in the design, development and use of technology to improve efficiency,