The final report from the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Act Committee of Review is now available. The committee made 34 recommendations based on consultations held in 2021-22. The committee received 61 …
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New Brunswick introduces legislation to ensure public services during labour disputes
The New Brunswick government has introduced amendments to the Public Service Labour Relations Act intended to ensure essential services remain available during labour disputes while clarifying the rules of engagement between the …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Manitoba boosting minimum wage, in phases, to hit $15 an hour by October 2023
The Manitoba government has introduced the Minimum Wage Adjustment Act, which would raise the minimum hourly wage to $14.15 on April 1, 2023, as the second phase of a plan …
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New Brunswick reinforces minimum wage protections for people with a disability
The New Brunswick provincial government has introduced legislative amendments to the Employment Standards Act to eliminate situations in which people living with a disability receive less than minimum wage for doing work …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Saskatchewan introduces legislation to make workplaces safer, meet needs of modern workplaces
On Nov. 3, 2022, the Government of Saskatchewan introduced amendments to The Saskatchewan Employment Act that will help improve health and safety and better meet the needs of modern workplaces in the …
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B.C. holding roundtables with gig workers as it considers employment standards changes
The B.C. government is hosting a series of regional in-person roundtables to hear directly from gig workers about their jobs and working conditions, and the unique challenges for app-based ride-hailing …
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Pay equity: What happens when a job evolves from male-dominated to female-dominated?
In the world of pay equity, what happens when a job transitions from one that is historically male dominated to one that is now female dominated? That question was put …
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Nova Scotia honours Queen Elizabeth II with provincial holiday for funeral service
Nova Scotia will recognize Monday, September 19, 2022, as a provincial holiday in honour of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral service. Provincial government offices, public schools and regulated …
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Ontario’s right to disconnect law creates expectations, boundaries
Ontario’s “Right to Disconnect” legislation became effective on June 2, 2022. Employers are required to create a Right to Disconnect policy in workplaces with 25 or more employees working for …
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