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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
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
Employers registered with the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) may be entitled to cost relief from workers’ compensation costs arising from a workplace accident if the worker’s prior disability caused or contributed to…
Continue Reading 100% cost relief for workplace injuries may be available to Ontario employers
