As of September 1, all provincially regulated workplaces in Nova Scotia must comply with the new Harassment in the Workplace Regulations under the Stronger Workplaces for Nova Scotia Act. The regulations require every workplace to have a written policy aimed at...
A landmark change to Canada’s federal labour laws officially came into force on June 20, 2025, profoundly altering the landscape of strikes and lockouts for federally regulated employees. Bill C-58, now prohibits employers from utilizing replacement workers...
D.T., a mechanic employed since 2008, got into a heated confrontation with one of the co-owners of Adams Brothers Automotive on June 14, 2023. This wasn’t their first verbal dispute, but on this day, tensions escalated. D.T. ultimately threw a cup of hot coffee...
The Ontario government has introduced Bill 30, the Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025 (Bill 30), a sweeping new legislative package that proposes significant amendments to various employment-related statutes, including the Employment Standards Act, 2000, Occupational...
The Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training, and Skills Development (MLTSD) conducts workplace inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), and other employment laws....
