Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk
The three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with safety inspection blitzes in Ontario, changes to the Ontario WSIA and Manitoba's minimum wage.
Ontario Bill 148: Are you really prepared?
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.
New legislation on vulnerable workers
As of November 20, 2014, Ontario gave royal assent and have passed the Stronger Workplace for a Stronger Economy Act, otherwise known as Bill 18. This Act certifies that vulnerable workers, such as unpaid workers, or temporary workers, receive proper training and protection in order to lower the amount of workplace deaths or injuries among these workers.
