In a landmark move to enhance workplace fairness and inclusion, the federal government has announced the expansion of the Employment Equity Act to explicitly protect Black and 2SLGBTQI+ workers. This …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ottawa provides $1 million to support access to justice and human rights for Indigenous communities in urban Ontario
On Human Rights Day, Dec. 10, the federal government unveiled a new initiative aimed at supporting Indigenous communities’ access to justice and human rights in urban Ontario. The Honourable Arif …
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Occupational Health & SafetyWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
Roofer in Belleville, Ont., banned from construction industry after multiple safety violations
In a significant move by the Ontario Court of Justice, SB, a Belleville-based roofing company owner, has been barred from working in the construction industry following his latest conviction for …
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Sexual HarassmentWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
Significant increase in number of sexual assaults in Canadian Armed Forces: Statistics Canada
There has been a significant increase in the number of sexual assaults within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), according to new data from Statistics Canada. The 2022 Survey on Sexual …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Nova Scotia commemorates 75 years of the universal declaration of human rights
In an historic acknowledgment of the 75th anniversary of the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Nova Scotia, led by Premier Tim Houston, has dedicated December 3-10 as Nova …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Diverse group of advocates shortlisted for 2023 Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Awards
A group of dedicated individuals, each championing human rights in their own unique way, have been shortlisted for the prestigious 2023 Human Rights Awards in Newfoundland and Labrador. The announcement …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ontario to introduce legislation aiming to enhance justice for crime victims and boost community safety”
The Ontario government is poised to present the Enhancing Access to Justice Act, 2023, today. This new legislation, if enacted, promises to streamline the process for crime victims to seek …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
New WorkSafeBC regulations mandate employer-worker co-operation in return-to-work processes
Effective Jan. 1, 2024, WorkSafeBC is introducing significant changes to the return-to-work requirements for employers and workers, aimed at ensuring a timely and safe transition back to work following injuries. …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ontario Human Rights Commission addresses caste-based discrimination in the workplace
In October, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) issued a policy statement highlighting the issue of caste-based discrimination and its legal implications under province’s Human Rights Code. This initiative aims …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
WorkplaceNL increases employers WCB rate by 2.4% to $1.73 per $100 of assessable earnings
WorkplaceNL has announced an increase in the average workers’ compensation assessment rate for employers, effective from Jan. 1, 2024. The new rate, set at $1.73 per $100 of assessable earnings, …