First Nations Day and Multiculturalism Day in Canada
June 21, 2012, is First Nations Day in Canada, and June 27, 2012, is Multiculturalism Day, and is worth mentioning.
public holidays
Ontario Ministry of Labour proactively inspecting temp agencies
To ensure temporary employment agencies/temporary help agencies are in compliance with the Employment Standards Act, the Ontario Ministry of Labour announced on Friday June 8, 2012, a three-month inspection blitz of temp agencies running form June 2012 until the end of August 2012.
What you should know about the Ontario Employment Standards Act
Most employers in Ontario are aware that the Employment Standards Act imposes standards on employers with respect to the treatment of employees. However, many are not aware that they are required to display a poster issued by the Ministry of Labour titled, “What You Should Know about the Employment Standards Act.” This poster, which can be downloaded from the ministry’s website, advises employees of their rights with respect to employment standards of hours of work, wages, public holidays and more...
