A number of significant amendments to Saskatchewan’s Workers’ Compensation Act are coming into effect on Oct. 1, 2024, including changes designed to expand occupational disease coverage and streamline various administrative …
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Occupational Health & SafetyWorkplace News
Lights, camera, safety: B.C. clarifies fall-protection rules for young performers in film and television
British Columbia has amended its employment standards regulation, allowing young performers under 16 to participate in film and television productions that require fall-protection equipment. This change ensures compliance with B.C.’s …
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British Columbia has finalized regulations to provide minimum-wage measures and basic protections for app-based ride-hailing and delivery workers, marking a first in Canada. These regulations will come into effect on …
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ImmigrationWorkplace News
B.C. reducing barriers for internationally educated workers in 29 professions, including engineers, paramedics, and vets
British Columbia is making it easier for internationally educated professionals (IEPs) to have their credentials recognized in the province. The International Credentials Recognition Act, set to take effect on July …
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Workplace News
‘Kids should be kids’: Federal minister vows to eradicate forced labour from Canada’s supply chains
There are more than 160 million children around the world who are forced into work, including 79 million in hazardous conditions that threaten their health life and safety. That’s according …
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Workplace News
Toronto’s transit strike was avoided – but it raised questions among workers, employers about handling sudden disruptions
Commuters in Toronto were spared the chaos that would have come with a strike by TTC workers — idling buses, streetcars and subways — after the two sides reached a last-minute …
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The proportion of Canadians working exclusively from home has gradually decreased over the past year, according to the latest data from Statistics Canada. In May 2024, 13.2% of employed Canadians …
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Workplace News
What employers need to know about Ontario’s new requirements for recruiting and staffing firms
By Mary McIninch On Canada Day 2024, Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development will implement changes to elevate industry standards and protect workers across the province. With …
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Workplace News
Federal pharmacare bill passes third reading, covers essential meds like contraception and diabetes
The federal pharmacare bill has successfully passed its third reading in Parliament, a significant milestone in Canada’s journey toward universal coverage. Unifor, Canada’s largest private sector union, expressed strong support …
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As of June 1, 2024, employees in public post-secondary institutions will benefit from new protections under the Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA), allowing them to confidentially report serious wrongdoing without …