On May 25, 2021, BC’s COVID-19 “circuit breaker” measures officially expired as Premier John Horgan announced the government’s new four-step plan aimed toward returning to pre-pandemic life: “BC’s Restart”. Although tentative dates were
Continue Reading Getting back to normal: BC’s restart plan 2.0 and your workplace
As the “circuit breaker” measures and travel restrictions continue to apply across British Columbia to help combat the third wave of COVID-19, Bill 3: Employment Standards Amendment Act, 2021 (“Bill 3”) received Royal Assent on
Continue Reading Government of British Columbia introduces paid leave for COVID-19 vaccine appointments
On October 17, 2018, the cultivation, sale, distribution and consumption of certain classes of marijuana for recreational (i.e. non-medical) purposes was legalized across Canada, including fresh and dried flowers, seeds, plants and oils.
Many employers
Continue Reading Employers should prepare now for high demand of legal edibles
The legalization of recreational (i.e., non-medical) marijuana in Canada finally has some clarity—and a date. Effective October 17, 2018, the possession and use of recreational marijuana will be legal across Canada.
To prepare for the
Continue Reading Bill C-46 provides guidance for the assessment of marijuana impairment in the workplace
The Ontario provincial election will take place on Thursday, June 7, 2018. Aside from the election results themselves, the most pressing question triggered by this event for many employers is: are my employees entitled to
Continue Reading Ontario provincial election: are employees entitled to paid time off to vote?
Effective January 1, 2018, Bill 148 enacted a new manner of calculating public holiday pay under section 24(1)(a) of the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”).
After discussions with stakeholders, the Government of Ontario has
Continue Reading Ontario Government says, “Whoops!” Amendment to manner of calculating public holiday pay reversed
On March 6, 2018, the Hon. Kevin Flynn, Ontario Minister of Labour, introduced legislation entitled Bill 203, Pay Transparency Act, 2018. Bill 203 is part of a government initiative in Ontario to close the
Continue Reading Pay Transparency Act, 2018: Ontario introduces legislation directed at the gender wage gap
The rapid and significant changes to the legal status of marijuana in Canada raise new questions and challenges for employers across the country. In Ontario, some of these questions were answered when Bill 174, Cannabis,
Continue Reading Bill 174 provides clarity for Ontario employers on the federal legalization of marijuana
Several amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000, including the amendments to the parental leave provisions, have already come into force since Bill 148 received Royal Assent on Monday, November 27, 2017. Many more
Continue Reading Are you ready to implement Ontario Bill 148?
The new year is fast approaching, bringing with it colder weather, holiday party invites and… a filing obligation under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA).
If you are a business or non-profit
Continue Reading Reporting deadlines for the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005
