Get Ready for Canada Labour Code Changes: Coming February 1, 2024
If your company is a federally regulated employer, you need to be aware of changes coming to the Canada Labour Code on February 1, 2024. The recent changes include new termination notice requirements which being the federally regulated sector in line with the provinces. How do I know if my business is federally regulated? Most […]
Recent Updates in Ontario Legislation: Bill 149, Working for Workers Four Act, 2023
We previously discussed the upcoming Working for Workers Four Act, 2023 (WW4 Act) in our blog post on November 15, 2023, found at this link. As of the date of this blog post, namely as of January 16, 2024, the law is still at the Second Reading stage in the Ontario Legislative Assembly. It is […]
Governance of Employment Relationships in Ontario: An Overview
Ontario employment relationships are governed by various pieces of legislation. These laws are designed to protect the workers and ensure that they are treated fairly in the workplace, while also establishing a clear set of rules that employers can rely on when making hiring, management, and termination decisions. However, while the legislation in Ontario comes […]
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.
Does Your Employee Handbook Need an Update?
Handbooks are key workplace documents that establish expectations, practices, and procedures to help keep employees on track and performing. A handbook should always be kept up to date to ensure it takes into account changes in the law and changes at your business. Find out more inside.
Ontario Minimum Wage Increase Came Into Effect on October 1, 2023
General minimum wage increased to $16.55 as of October 1, 2023. More details inside.
Ontario Minimum Wage Increase Effective October 1, 2023
General minimum wage increased to $16.55 as of October 1, 2023. More details inside.
4 Steps to Preventing Workplace Harassment Claims in Your Business
As a business owner in Ontario, having a friendly and safe environment for your employees can increase productivity. It is also necessary to protect your business from potential legal liability. Here are 4 steps to help protect your business from a workplace harassment claim.
Do All Employees Have To Participate In Workplace Investigations?
Learn more about employee rights in Ontario when a workplace investigation takes place by calling Bridge Legal & HR Solutions today.
