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Sunday, January 26th, 2020
Revisions made to the Pay Equity Act in April 2019 came into effect in October 2019. These changes may affect your responsibilities as an employer if your business is registered in Quebec. DEMES Reporting DEMES (Declaration of the Employer in Matters of Pay Equity) is a mandatory report required by the Government of Quebec from […]
Wednesday, November 27th, 2019
It’s been a little over a year since the legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada. Many Canadian companies updated their policies on drug and alcohol use ahead of legalization—especially those with employees working in high-risk positions. But with cannabis edibles also legalized as of last month, many employers are still struggling to find a balance […]
Tuesday, April 16th, 2019
On April 3rd, the Ontario government passed ‘Bill 66, Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act, 2019’. Schedule 9 of the Bill makes amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) that should be noted by employers: Employment Standards Posters As an employer, you are no longer required to display the Employment Standards in Ontario poster in your […]
Wednesday, January 10th, 2018
Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 – Bill 148 On June 1, 2017, the Government of Ontario introduced Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017, which proposed significant amendments to Ontario’s employment and labour legislation. On November 27, 2017, the Bill received Royal Assent; therefore, many employers will need to adjust their employment […]