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Ontario Ministry of Labour proactively inspecting temp agencies

Image: www.bramptonguardian.com To ensure temporary employment agencies/temporary help agencies are in compliance with the Employment Standards Act (ESA), the Ontario Ministry of Labour announced on...

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Do you know what compliance posters to display or information you need to...

As you all know by now, the Ontario Ministry of Labour has made it mandatory to post a health and safety poster in a conspicuous place in your workplace. However, there are other workplace posting...

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Ontario Ministry of Labour blitz of the retail industry – Are you ESA compliant?

The Ontario Ministry of Labour (the “Ministry”) has announced a blitz of the retail industry for compliance with the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the “ESA”). The blitz will run from October through...

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Ontario Ministry of Labour announces 2014-15 employment standards inspection...

On April 3, 2014, the Ontario Ministry of Labour announced the focus of its 2014-15 Employment Standards Act (ESA) inspection blitzes. A “blitz” occurs when the Ministry of Labour (MOL) decides to have...

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The end of accommodation? Frustration of the employment contract as a last...

One of the goals of legislation such as the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”) and the Human Rights Code (the “Code”) is to promote accessibility and accommodation in various...

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Is it work-related? Novel workers’ compensation decisions deal with...

It may seem fairly obvious when a worker breaks her leg “in the course of employment”. However, injuries and illnesses related to bullying and harassment have drawn significant attention in recent...

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Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk

Articles may require log in credentials to HRinfodesk. Employment law changes coming: $15 minimum wage and more The Ontario Ministry of Labour is currently reviewing recommendations under Ontario’s...

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Ontario considers big changes to Employment Standards Act and Labour...

For the first time in over 20 years, the Province of Ontario has commissioned an independent report to review both the Employment Standards Act and the Labour Relations Act. The CBC reported on May 12,...

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Victoria Day, public (statutory) holiday in Canada

In Canada, Monday, May 22, 2017 is recognized as a public (statutory) holiday known as Victoria Day, except in the Atlantic provinces (New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince...

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Health record snooping nets hefty fine

In a recent case out of Goderich, Ontario a $20,000 fine, the highest of its kind in Canada, was handed out for a health privacy violation. Between September 9, 2014 and March 5, 2015, a Masters of...

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The “G” word: Brooks v. Total Credit Recovery Limited

Brooks v. Total Credit Recovery Limited, a decision from the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario examined words, their etymology, and their impact in the workplace. Background On September 7, 2010, the...

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Changing Workplaces Review final report: Sweeping changes to Ontario...

Ontario Ministry of LabourOn May 23, 2017, the Government of Ontario released the Changing Workplaces Review final report by authors C. Michael Mitchell and John C. Murray. It contains 173...

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Update on Express Entry

Since Express Entry began on January 1, 2015, it has been necessary for prospective permanent residents to first receive an Invitation to Apply (“ITA”) before submitting an application for permanent...

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Medical marijuana: A high cost to employers? #learnthelatest

A recent case from Nova Scotia illustrates that as laws and social attitudes concerning marijuana change, employers may be burdened with previously unexpected costs. As Canada moves toward...

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People analytics at work: Achieving objectives and realizing outcomes

In this week’s blog, we’re taking a look at the first and most critical step in kickstarting your analytics journey to bring value to your business—identifying and prioritizing your business...

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While there may be damages for employee’s lack of resignation notice, there...

A 2016 decision of the BC Court of Appeal is a good reminder to BC employers of the purpose of an employee’s obligation to provide reasonable notice of resignation and, if breached, what an employer...

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Important corporate immigration updates

This update includes: Cut-off age for dependent children raised Traveling visa-free to Canada for eligible Bulgarians, Romanians, Brazilians Conditional permanent residence for spouses and partners...

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Important decision regarding mitigation of damages following termination

The Ontario Court of Appeal, in Brake v. PJ-M2R Restaurant Inc., 2017 ONCA 402 (CanLII), recently clarified the law of mitigation. The duty to mitigate is an employment law principle that requires...

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Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk

Articles may require log in credentials to HRinfodesk. Sweeping changes to employment coming: Changing Workplaces Review final report released On May 23, 2017, the Government of Ontario released the...

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Ontario Court of Appeal addresses the issue of what constitutes mitigation...

“As a result of this recent decision from Ontario’s Court of Appeal, counsel need to be mindful of the fact that not all mitigation income is equal, and some may not be counted as mitigation income at...

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