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Ontario Bill 148: Are you really prepared?

September 22, 2017 Beyond Rewards Inc Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Human Rights, International HR Law, Payroll, Penalties and Fines, Pensions and Benefits, Union Relations, Wages and Compensation

On August 23, 2017, the Ontario Liberal Government met for the 1st reading of Ontario Bill 148 Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act. There has been much concern in the public eye regarding the highlight of this act which states a 33% increase to minimum wage in just under 6 months.

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Citizenship and Immigration Canada announces start-up visa program

February 14, 2013 Henry J. Chang, Dentons LLP Corporate Immigration, Human Resources, Recruiting and Hiring

On January 24, 2013, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Citizen Jason Kenney announced that Citizenship and Immigration Canada would launch a Start-Up Visa Program to recruit innovative immigrant entrepreneurs who will create new jobs and spur economic growth. This program differs from existing investor and entrepreneur options to the extent that the entrepreneur will not need to be the source of investment capital. Such a program will enable entrepreneurs who establish start-up businesses using capital contributed by third parties, such as venture capital firms or angel investors, to seek permanent residence in Canada. The Start-Up Visa Program begins on April 1, 2013.

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2012 federal budget: How will it affect employment in Canada?

April 2, 2012 Christina Catenacci Human Resources, Payroll, Pensions and Benefits, Recruiting and Hiring, Source Deductions and Reporting, Training and Development, Wages and Compensation

The government recently released its 2012 federal budget, which sets out a comprehensive agenda to bolster Canada’s fundamental strengths and address the important challenges confronting the economy over the long term. How will this affect employment in Canada?

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Air Canada pre-emptive back-to-work Bill

March 15, 2012 Christina Catenacci Human Resources, Union Relations

On March 14, 2012, Bill C-33, An Act to Provide for the Continuation and Resumption of Air Service Operations, received third reading in the House of Commons. The goal of the Bill is to require continued service, prohibit strikes and lockouts, extend the previous collective agreement and create a final offer selection scheme to force the parties (the employer and the two unions for the pilots and support staff) to settle their dispute.

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The fine art of determining notice for dismissal: ‘old habits die hard’

November 24, 2011 Earl Altman Employment/Labour Standards, Human Resources, Payroll, Wages and Compensation

Probably the most prevalent misconception in the area of employment law is the notion that all employees are entitled to “one month per year” as notice of termination without cause. This has, in the past, been referred to as the golden rule. In spite of repeated judicial pronouncements that the rule no longer applies, human resources professionals continue to apply it.

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Election fever! Who’s got it?

April 29, 2011 Adam Gorley Employee Relations, Payroll, Source Deductions and Reporting

It’s that exciting time again, when somewhat more than half of Canadians over 18 will come together to select the people who will govern us until the next impassable crisis of parliamentary confidence. For some, it’s a celebratory time when we Canadians demonstrate our democratic will. For others, it’s a cynical time (I know: how can it be?) when incumbents and hopefuls tell us what we want to hear just to win their seats in Ottawa and their cushy benefits.

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Is some form of intervention required in order to address the issue of long-term joblessness?

November 5, 2010 Christina Catenacci Employment/Labour Standards, Human Resources, Training and Development

I read an interesting article that was quite discouraging. Unfortunately, it has been found that more Canadians are remaining jobless for longer periods of time. We are not just talking about workers in the manufacturing sector here; apparently, significant numbers of Canadians have lost their jobs and are experiencing long-term unemployment in areas such as accounting, executive work and education. Also, employment of factory workers is at a 30-year low.

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There’s no need to fear the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act

September 20, 2010 Adam Gorley Accessibility Standards

It’s true that Ontario’s businesses will incur extra costs to comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). It’s true that you will have to change the way you operate, expending more time, money and effort—at least initially. So maybe you’re afraid of that. But consider that most people have no idea what not accommodating disability already costs Ontarians through taxes, health care and social services. The province is betting that the systemic and institutional changes in the AODA will actually reduce the burden on government and business by allowing the many Ontarians with mild to severe disabilities to participate in the labour market and economy.

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Federal budget expert commentaries

March 5, 2010 Adam Gorley Payroll, Source Deductions and Reporting

The federal government tabled its new budget yesterday, outlining how it plans to continue to improve Canada’s economic recovery after the recession. A large part of the budget revolves around the traditional growth strategies of creating jobs, building the economy and balancing the budget. Look here for commentaries from the Canadian Payroll Association and Ernst & Young LLP.

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