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Workplace inspection blitzes and initiatives 2018–19 schedule
The Ontario Ministry of Labour proactive inspection blitz and initiative schedules for the Occupational Health and Safety Program and the Employment Standards Program in October 2018 have been announced. The next round of inspection blitzes and initiative takes place…
Changes to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act for temporary employment agencies
On April 6, 2018, the Ontario government proclaimed amendments to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act,1997 (WSIA) under Schedule 5, the Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger Economy Act, 2014 (Bill 18) in force so that new Regulations can be enabled to…
Current and upcoming minimum wage
There is only one minimum hourly wage for Manitoba employees, regardless of age. On October 1, 2018, the province of Manitoba will increase the minimum wage to…
Managing Editor at First Reference Inc.
Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B., is a trained lawyer called to the Quebec bar in 1988 and is still a member in good standing. She practiced business, employment and labour law until 1999. For over 20 years, Yosie has been the Managing Editor at First Reference. She manages the PolicyPro Human Resources and Internal Controls editions, The Human Resources Advisor editions, PaySource and the HRinfodesk news service as well as the blogs. Marie-Yosie (a.k.a. Yosie) is a recognized and respected author, with an extensive background in human resources, employment and labour across the country.
Latest posts by Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor (see all)
- EI sickness benefits extending on December 18 - November 29, 2022
- First Reference annual holiday donation, season’s greetings and holiday break - December 24, 2021
- Ontario extends the COVID-19 period and paid IDEL period - December 8, 2021
