Wednesday 13 April 2022

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS - Bill 88 the Working for Workers Act - Royal Ascent April 11, 2022

FYI below article from  Gowling Law Firm. Authors Alycia Riley and Hunter Fox dated April 13th retrieved from 

Enhanced transparency electronic monitoring | Gowling WLG

Excerpt from article below

Clarification came with the introduction of Bill 88, the Working for Workers Act, 2022, which was first introduced in the Ontario Legislative Assembly on February 28, 2022. While Bill 88 contains several changes for employers in Ontario, this article focuses specifically on the new requirement for most employers to have a policy on electronic monitoring in the workplace. Additional changes will be addressed in a separate article."

FREE Employment Law Seminar - April 21st

You can register in advance for free by signing up for Blakes events more information located here In Case You Missed It: Recent Employment Case Law and Legislative Changes | Blakes


 In Case You Missed It: Recent Employment Case Law and Legislative Changes

April 21, 2022 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Employment law in Canada continues to change at a fast pace. Employers are dealing with myriad complex issues and regulatory changes, including in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, accommodation, ESG issues and the everchanging role of technology in the workplace. Keeping up with these developments can be a challenge.
 
Join members of the Blakes Employment & Labour group as we discuss recent legislative changes in Canadian employment law, including recent case law and Quebec-specific changes.
 
Topics:

  • An overview of provincial and federal legislative changes to Canadian employment law

  • Recent case law and practical guidance for employers based on these decisions

  • The Quebec perspective, including employee privacy and French language laws

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Monday 11 April 2022

Health & Safety

 2022 OH&S Industrial Hygiene Awards -- Occupational Health & Safety (ohsonline.com)

The above link celebrates the awards given to companies on Health & Safety manufacturers.

The second annual Industrial Hygiene Awards are here! This award program honors the outstanding product development achievements of health and safety manufacturers whose products are considered particularly noteworthy in their ability to improve industrial hygiene.

Monday 4 April 2022