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June 24, 2019

We take a look back at some of the recent changes to Ontario’s employment law landscape, and clarify where we are now.

Open For Business – How Bill 47 Replaces Bill 148

November 29, 2018

The Ontario Government passed Bill 47, also known as the Making Ontario Open for Business Act, 2018. The new law repeals and re-writes many of the cha Read More...

Bill 148 & Bill 47 Table

November 29, 2018

Changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000, brought about by Bill 47 come into force on January 1, 2019.

Employment Law 101: Vacation and Statutory Holiday Pay

October 22, 2018

An important aspect of work is time off from work. Employees in Ontario are entitled to vacation benefits, which include vacation time, vacation pay, Read More...

Personal Emergency Leave – What You Need to Know!
September 3, 2018
In January 2018, the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 changed significantly with the passing of Bill 148: Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs. While th Read More...

Employment Standards Poster
June 18, 2018
On January 1, 2018, significant changes to Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000 under Bill 148, or the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017, t Read More...

Current Issues: Bill 148 – ESA Amendments & Bill 132 – Workplace Sexual Harassment
May 11, 2018
Employment Law experts, Ronald S. Minken and Aneesha Lewis, presented this information for employers to learn their rights and obligations.

Bill 148 — Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs?
March 21, 2018
Bill 148 passed resulting in amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 and the Occupational Health and Safety Act, impacting Ontario employers.

Pharmaceutical Company
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“Increased my severance package by 300%! Fantastic result!” - M.E. Read More…

Newmarket Chamber of Commerce
“Throughout the seminar, you and your team, thoroughly reviewed and explained the new requirements under Bill 168 and clarified many of the questions that our members had on this new and confusing piece of legislation, including the issue of Assessments on Violence in the Workplace. We thank you again and look forward to future speaking engagements that you are able to provide to our members.”
- Debra Scott, President & CEO, Newmarket Chamber of Commerce

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Law Firm
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Executive Termination Settlement avoiding Litigation
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Employment Contract Review - Director of Finances
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International Charity (Non-for-Profit) Organization with Unionized and Non-Unionized employees
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