The provincial government has amended the Occupational Health and Safety Act to allow for prosecutions to be commenced up to a year after the Ministry’s inspector(s) learn of an accident. As such, employers may face a prosecution years after the accident occurred. In addition, the provincial government has increased the fines that may be imposed. […]

Each year brings numerous changes to construction laws. The past year was no different, as there were numerous amendments to the Construction Lien Act.   Construction employers can get caught up on the latest challenges and developments in regards to construction liens. Click here to view the presentation

Each year brings numerous changes to labour laws. The past year was no different, as there were numerous amendments to the Labour Relations Act.  Unionized employers can get caught up on the latest challenges and developments, including new caselaw, legislative changes, and new best practices for employers in handling bargaining, grievances, and day-to-day HR issues.  Click […]

On November 22, 2017, the provincial government passed Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017. Bill 148 has brought and continues to bring about the most significant reforms to employment laws in over two decades. While some of the changes took effect in January 2018 and earlier, more changes are taking effect in […]

Employer Strategies for Addressing the Competition: Trainers: Dan Condon and Christine Ashton •  In today’s competitive environment, employers need to proactively address its competitors •  As an employer, you may be looking to hire the star employee or star team of a competitor • Alternatively, you may be in the position of having to respond […]

BILL 148: PREPARING FOR A NEW WORKPLACE LEGAL LANDSCAPE Trainers: Dan Condon and Christine Ashton On November 22, 2017, the provincial government passed Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017. Bill 148 is bringing about the most significant reforms to both the Employment Standards Act and the Labour Relations Act in over two decades.  The amendments […]

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN EMPLOYMENT LAW AND BEST PRACTICES FOR EMPLOYERS Each year brings numerous changes to employment law. At our annual employers’ conference, get caught up on the latest challenges and developments, including new case law, legislative changes, new best practices for employers, new litigation strategies, plus more. Click here to view our Complimentary WV […]

Train your current and new employees with ease. Over the last 10 years, the amount of statutorily required training that employers must provide to their employees has significantly increased. As a result, some employers can struggle with ensuring all existing employees as well as newly hired employees are properly trained. In order to ensure that you meet your mandatory employee training […]

On June 1, 2017, the provincial government introduced Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017. Bill 148 proposes, for the first time in over two decades, to make significant reforms to both the Employment Standards Act and the Labour Relations Act. It is widely expected that Bill 148 will swiftly be enacted, particularly […]