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By Clear Path Employer Services | 2 Minutes Read June 30, 2017

Summarizing WSIB’s proposed Rate Framework

One of the key goals of the proposed Preliminary Rate Framework is to implement a “streamlined and simpler classification structure”. The word “simpler” is key!

Article by Clear Path Employer Services / Health and Safety, Payroll / employment law, NEER, wsib, WSIB business classification, WSIB premium rates, WSIB proposed Rate Framework, WSIB Rate Framework

By McCarthy Tétrault LLP | 2 Minutes Read June 30, 2017

Defending a lawsuit is not a “commercial activity” under privacy legislation

In a case dating back to 2016 but just recently published, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has ruled that the collection and use of a plaintiff’s personal information for the purpose of defending against a civil lawsuit is not a “commercial activity” and, as such, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act does not apply.

Article by McCarthy Tétrault LLP / Business, Privacy / commercial activity, personal information, Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, PIPEDA, privacy legislation

By Cristina Lavecchia | 2 Minutes Read June 30, 2017

Canada Day, statutory (public) holiday: Celebrating 150 years!

Canada celebrates 150 years on July 1! In all provinces and territories, Canada Day is a statutory (public) holiday. This year, July 1 is a Saturday, a non-working day for most. Therefore, what day will employees have off work?

Article by Cristina Lavecchia / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Payroll, Union Relations / 1867 Confederation, Canada Day, Canada Day long weekend, Day off with pay, employment law, Fathers of Confederation, memorial day, Moving Day, National holiday, Public Holiday, Public Holiday Pay, Retail Business, Statutory Holiday, Statutory holiday pay, Time off with pay, time off work

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