By British Columbia Ministry of Attorney General People bringing forward human rights claims will have better access to justice through increased funding for the BC Human Rights Tribunal and the …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Reminder to have your say about app-based ride-hailing, food-delivery work in B.C.
By British Columbia Ministry of Labour Time is running out to share your thoughts about app-based ride-hailing and food-delivery work in B.C. Ride-hailing and food-delivery workers are invited to provide …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ontario’s nurses outraged that Premier Ford is appealing court decision ruling Bill 124 unconstitutional
By Ontario Nurses’ Assocation The Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) is expressing outrage that Premier Ford is appealing the Ontario Superior Court’s decision to strike down his wage-cap law, Bill 124, …
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Canada welcomes historic number of newcomers in 2022
By Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Canada has experienced one of the fastest recoveries from the pandemic, thanks in large part to our approach to immigration. Newcomers enrich our communities, and …
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As announced last fall, Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will increase twice in 2023. The first increase will be by 80 cents on January 1, 2023 to $14.50 per hour. …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Manitoba issues employer advisory following prosecution for workplace incident
Manitoba Labour, Consumer Protection and Government Services is reminding employers to ensure that workers are equipped with a proper fall protection system while working at heights, after an employer was …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Provincial indexation, tax credits help with affordability: Saskatchewan government
The Saskatchewan Affordability Tax Credit (SATC) payment and indexation are among the government initiatives helping make life more affordable for Saskatchewan people. Indexation of the provincial Personal Income Tax (PIT) …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
P.E.I. makes emergency leave, introduced during COVID, permanent
Changes have been made to the Emergency Leave Regulations under the Employment Standards Act to ensure workers have job protection when they are sick. Emergency Leave under the Employment Standards Act was originally introduced during the …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
First permanent delivery-fee cap in Canada will help B.C. ring in new year
Canada’s first permanent cap on fees charged to restaurants by food-delivery companies will go into effect in British Columbia on Jan. 1, 2023, giving restaurant owners more certainty about their …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
B.C. farm workers who hand-harvest crops get rate increase Jan. 1
Farm workers and producers are reminded that the minimum wage for agricultural piece rates will increase by 2.8% on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. The increase applies to 15 agricultural crops …