The British Columbia government has announced increased penalties for commercial truck drivers involved in crashes affecting infrastructure, as part of a broader initiative to enhance highway safety. According to the…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Manitoba introduces legislation to boost worker safety and health protections
The Manitoba government is set to enhance worker safety and health protections through new proposed legislation, announced Labour and Immigration Minister Malaya Marcelino. The proposed legislation, known as Bill 17,…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Manitoba proposes amendments to long-term leave for injury, illness to align with federal Employment Standards
The Manitoba government has proposed significant changes to the province’s Employment Standards Code, aiming to extend long-term leave for serious injury or illness from 17 to 27 weeks. This change…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ontario to introduce legislation mandating salary range disclosure, AI use transparency in hiring
The Ontario government is set to table new legislation that would compel employers to disclose expected salary ranges in job listings, aiming to provide job seekers with enhanced clarity during…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Saskatchewan implements amendments to employment act to strengthen workplace health and safety
The Saskatchewan Employment Act underwent significant amendments on May 17, 2023, with the purpose of enhancing occupational health and safety in workplaces across the province. These changes, which have now…
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‘Lost in the mists of time’: Case of Nova Scotia construction worker puts spotlight on fact they’re not entitled to termination pay
A construction worker in Nova Scotia was not entitled to a reason for his sudden dismissal. Nor was he entitled to any notice, the province’s Labour Board has ruled. It…
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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…