Required New ESA Poster for Ontario Workplaces
The Ontario Ministry of Labour has prepared and published a new Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”) poster entitled “Employment Standards […]
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BC and Ontario Employers Take Note: Upcoming Minimum Wage Changes
Ontario Last fall the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 was amended to index increases to the minimum wage to Ontario’s […]
On the Radar Screen: the Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger Economy Act, 2014
As we reported in a previous blog post that can be found here, the Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger Economy […]
The Dangers of Unpaid Employment in a Start-Up Company
Unpaid internships were discussed in an April 8th posting in this blog and it is clear that most Ontario interns have […]
Compliance Reminder – New Statutory Leaves in Ontario
Employers should be aware that effective as of October 29, 2014, statutory leaves of absence in Ontario under the Employment […]
Significant Changes Proposed to Ontario’s Workplace Laws
Ontario’s government introduced workplace legislation on July 16, 2014 that would affect five labour and employment statutes in the province. […]
Join us May 1st for Dentons’ Spring Employment and Labour Law Update
Please join us on May 1st for a complimentary seminar /webinar on the following topics: July 1st Deadline Looming: How […]
Upcoming Ontario Ministry of Labour blitzes
Ontario’s Ministry of Labour has announced several upcoming blitzes during which it will ensure that employers in specified industries are compliant […]
Beware the Unpaid Intern – He/She May be Eligible for Pay
The issue of unpaid internships is becoming a growing concern for both employers and Ministry of Labour Inspectors. Recently, the […]
Compliance Reminder – Accessibilty for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”) has been around for a while. So what’s the big deal now? […]
Changes May be Coming to Ontario’s Minimum Wage
On July 17th, the Ontario Ministry of Labour announced that it has appointed a Minimum Wage Advisory Panel, chaired by […]
New Ontario Job-Protected Leaves
On March 5, 2013, the Ontario government introduced new legislation which, if passed, would create three new job-protected leaves. The […]