Upcoming Ontario Legislation: Working for Workers Four Act, 2023
The Ontario government has released the text of its latest employment legislation, the fourth in a serios of Working for Workers Acts. These acts have made some changes to various pieces of Ontario legislation including the Employment Standards Act, 2000.
Proving a Hostile Work Environment
While proving a hostile work environment is legally challenging, working in an overly hostile environment can amount to a breach of your legal rights and should not be ignored.
Proving a Hostile Work Environment
While proving a hostile work environment is legally challenging, working in an overly hostile environment can amount to a breach of your legal rights and should not be ignored.
Right to Disconnect
As of June 2, 2022, employers in Ontario with 25 or more employees will be required to implement a written “Right to Disconnect” policy. This requirement was included in the recently passed Bill 27, a.k.a. Working for Workers Act.
Your Remote Employee Is Moving Out Of Province. What Does This Mean From A Legal Perspective?
As employees continue to work remotely some are choosing to relocate. If your business is in Ontario and your employee moves out of province or country, does that change the applicable legislation?
HR Trends for 2022
Looking forward to 2022, there are many changes businesses will want to make to overcome the challenges that have emerged from our rapidly changing workforce. Here are 4 HR trends for 2022.
What You Should Know About The Working for Workers Act Changes
The Working for Workers Act, Bill 27, was amended to adjust some of the bill’s effects on non-compete agreements, protections for foreign nationals, and more.
*Update* Another Ontario Minimum Wage Increase And Liquor Servers’ Wage Change
While the minimum wage already increased in 2021, the Ontario Government has announced that an additional increase will take effect as of January 1, 2022, along with a few other changes.
*Legal Update* Important Changes To The ESA and Other Legislation That Will Affect Your Business
The Working for Workers Act – Bill 27, has just passed the first reading in Ontario’s legislature. Below find the important changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 and other legislation that may affect your business.
Bridge Legal & HR Solutions Welcomes Irene Harmidarow
Bridge Legal & HR Solutions is pleased to announce that Irene Harmidarow has joined our team!
