Overtime pay is a common workplace issue that employers need to be aware of. In Ontario, there are several laws and regulations governing overtime pay that employers must follow to ensure compliance and avoid potential legal issues. In this blog…
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10 Tips For Writing Your Disconnecting from Work Policy in Ontario
As of December 2, 2021, employers in Ontario with 25 or more employees are required to have a written policy on disconnecting from work. This means that employees should not be expected to engage in work-related communications, such as emails…
7 Facts About Written Policies on Electronic Monitoring of Employees in Ontario
Ontario employers who employ 25 or more employees on January 1 of any year are required to have a written policy on the electronic monitoring of employees. The policy must include a description of how and in what circumstances the…
10 Laws to Follow for Pregnancy and Parental Leave in Ontario
As an employer in Ontario, it is important to understand the laws surrounding pregnancy and parental leave. These laws protect the rights of employees who are expecting or have recently given birth, and provide them with the time and support…
9 Items Every Employer in Ontario Needs to Know About Paying Employees
Employers in Ontario need to be aware of the rules regarding payment of wages to their employees. These rules are outlined in the Ontario Employment Standards Act and include requirements for establishing regular pay periods and pay days, payment of…
10 Tips for Handling Ministry of Labour (MLITSD) Inspections in Ontario
As an employer in Ontario, it’s important to be prepared for a Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) inspection at your workplace. These inspections are meant to ensure that workplaces are following Ontario’s health and safety laws,…
MLITSD Inspections – What to Expect and How to Prepare
A surprise visit from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) can be stressful, but inspections are an important part of keeping workplaces safe. The good news is that many employers feel much more confident once they…
Personal Protective Equipment: 4 Steps Employers Must Take When Using PPE to Mitigate Hazards
The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) goes way back in time. It can be traced to the eighth century B.C in the famous poem “Homers Odyssey”. In the poem, there was a brief description of Laertes using gloves to…
Changes to Come for Ontario’s Skilled Trades
As many of you know, on November 21, 2018 the Provincial government enacted Bill 47, making a number of sweeping changes to Ontario’s labour and employment-related legislation. Included in those changes were fundamental alterations to the Ontario College of Trades…