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By Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor | < 1 Minutes Read January 25, 2018

Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk

The three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with income tax changes in the new budget Bill, OHSA and WSIA changes in the new budget Bill and cannabis smoke-free and road safety legislation.

Article by Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Health and Safety, Payroll / cannabis, Cannabis Act, employment law, income tax, OHSA, Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ontario Taxation Act, Stronger Fairer Ontario Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, WSIA

By Rubin Thomlinson LLP | 4 Minutes Read October 28, 2016

Employment standards: Risks of paying employees “under the table”

Before hiring your first employee, an employer needs to educate itself on the various requirements under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (and other legislation such as the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (the “WSIA”) and Occupational Health and Safety Act­) and the nuances associated with termination of an employee’s employment. Although there will be some upfront costs associated with record keeping, registering for insurance pursuant to the WSIA and learning about employment legislation, the benefits of such proactivity will pay off in the future when issues inevitably arise, even if you only have one or two employees.

Article by Rubin Thomlinson LLP / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Health and Safety, Payroll, Union Relations / employer withholding obligations, employment agreement, employment law, employment standards act, holiday pay, hours of work, minimum wage, Occupational Health and Safety Act­, Occupiers’ Liability Act, overtime pay, paying worker “under the table”, reasonable notice of termination, rest periods, statutory benefit deductions, termination provision, unpaid wages, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, WSIA insurance fund

By Occasional Contributors | 3 Minutes Read September 9, 2016

The virtual office: Working from home considerations

With the advancement of technology, employers looking to cut overhead costs, and family and lifestyle accommodations growing, working from home is becoming more and more common. However, there are some considerations that must be explored before such practices are approved.

Article by Occasional Contributors / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Health and Safety, Privacy / Computer Ergonomics: Workstation Layout and Lighting | Health and Safety Guidelines, employees working from home, employment law, ergonomics, hazards with telecommuting, keeping employer information confidential, occupational health and safety act, telecommuting arrangement, working from home, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act

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