The Government of Ontario is proposing new changes that could directly impact how employers handle workplace costs, especially in industries like retail, hospitality, and food service. If passed, amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 would prohibit...
The Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025 (Bill 30) which was introduced on May 28, 2025, received Royal Assent on November 27, 2025, bringing major amendments to three core workplace laws in Ontario: Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) Occupational Health and Safety...
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...
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...
On June 20, 2024, two significant legislative acts received royal assent, bringing changes to the Canada Labour Code aimed at enhancing support and protections for federally regulated employees. Bill C-59: Fall Economic Statement Implementation Leave Related to...
