It sets out the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers in most ontario workplaces. Major changes to ontarios employment and labour laws pending. Bill 47 2018 an act to amend the employment standards act, 2000, the labour relations act, 1995 and the ontario college of trades and apprenticeship act, 2009 and make complementary amendments to other acts contents 1. News release labour, training and skills development.
Also includes a glossary of phrases and words and information in different languages. Employees are entitled to statutory benefits and protections under the ontario employment standards act like minimum wage, overtime pay, personal emergency leave, parental leaves, notice of termination, severance pay etc. Proposed changes to ontarios employment and labour laws. The ontario employment standards act, 2000 esa which covers employment law, is the principal act protecting the majority of workers in the province.
As of january 1st 2018, some new labour laws came into effect in ontario, most notably an increase in ontarios minimum wage. Open for business act, 2018, in terms of its effect on the. Employment standards ministry of labour, training and. Ontario proposes major changes to employment and labour laws date. Canada labour standards regulations justice laws website. The bill 148 amendments pertain to employees of employers that are provincially regulated in ontario. Bill 47 has made many important changes to various pieces of legislation governing employment and labour relations in ontario, principally the employment standards act, 2000 esa and the labour relations act, 1995 lra. Read about the changes to ontarios labour law rules and regulations here. Proposed amendments to employment standards act 31 may 2017 7 8. Employers in ontario need to be cognizant of the legal and regulatory framework in which they must operate. Ministry of labour announced that the government will adopt certain of the recommendations and introduce the fair workplaces, better jobs act, 2017 31 may 2017 6 the governments proposed changes to ontarios employment and labour laws 7. Employment protection for foreign nationals act, 2009. No one should act upon it or refrain from acting without a thorough examination of the law after the facts of a. Bill 47, making ontario open for business act, 2018.
Titles of current consolidated regulations on elaws. Your guide to the employment standards act ontario. The employment standards act, 2000 esa protects employees and sets minimum standards for most workplaces in ontario. Welcome to 2018 with new employment and labour law rules. The ministry of labour, training and skills development enforces and promotes awareness of employment standards, such as minimum wage, hours of work, public holidays and other standards.
Titles of current consolidated regulations on e laws. In anticipation of bill c45 becoming law, the provinces have begun preparing a framework for regulating the production, distribution, sale, possession and consumption of. Today, we finally have a clearer picture of what to expect. Short title schedule 1 employment standards act, 2000. If you agree in writing, including electronically, to work on the holiday, you then have the right to. Lra amendment act regulations labour relations amendment act 2018 labour relations act regulations picketing amendment labour relations act guidelines balloting for strikes or lockouts labour laws amended act no 10 of 2018 rules for the conduct of proceedings before ccma. As a worker in ontario, you also have health and safety rights and the right to be free from discrimination. Cannabis becomes legal on october 17, 2018 is your. If you have questions, call our free helpline dedicated to small business owners.
If you have questions about ontarios new labour laws, we can help you 1833 2473650. Cupe, local 79, the ontario divisional court reaffirmed that employers may provide less compensation to an employee who works reduced hours due to a disability without violating the human rights code code. Know your rights and obligations under the employment standards act. So, its important for all local business managers and employees to be aware of these changes so they can comply with the regulation. Changing various features of union certification and first contract dispute resolution procedures, including. It also explains the rights of most employees, as well as the requirements that most employers in ontario have to comply with. This guide details minimum wage, hours of work, termination of employment, public. Major labour and employment law changes coming to ontario. Its important that you make the necessary changes as soon as possible. Employment standards act, 2000 policy and interpretation manual. People who do community participation under the ontario works.
An act to amend the employment standards act, 2000, the labour. Ontario preparing people in kitchenerwaterloo for jobs. Ontario employment law handbook an employers guide. This report by the law library of congress provides information on childrens rights in international law and sixteen nations including argentina, australia, brazil, canada, china, france, germany, greece, iran, israel, japan, lebanon, mexico, nicaragua, russia. Requirements for mandatory policies, training and postings from. The ontario government has announced its intention to introduce proposed legislation, the fair workplaces, better jobs act, 2017. One area where the provinces differ on is minimum wage. Ontario proposes major changes to employment and labour.
The employment standards act, 2000 esa provides the minimum standards for most employees working in ontario. Explore this website to learn more about employee rights and employer obligations in ontario. Kitchenerwaterloo ontario is addressing a potential skilled trades shortage by providing new funding to help people in the kitchenerwaterloo area prepare for good jobs and careers in the trades. Smith minister of economic development, job creation and trade 1st reading december 6, 2018 2nd reading march 6, 2019 3rd reading april.
Ontario bill 47 and bill 148 comparison chart aaro. Proposed changes to ontarios employment and labour laws what you should know about bill 148. Ontario labour laws governing labour relations in the province. In 2018, we expect several critical changes in employment laws that will impact small businesses and the employers of hourly workers. Bill 148 is the most substantial over haul of the ontarios provincial employment legislation the employment standards act. Ontario labour laws videos and latest news articles.
From the ontario ministry of labour, training and skills. Ndp bill 40 pc bill 7 liberal canadian foundation for labour. As most of you already know, a number of new or amended laws and regulations came into effect on january 1 or will come into force later in 2018 across canada, including marijuana legalization and higher minimum wages in ontario, alberta and other jurisdictions. Labour relations act, 1995 that resulted from the passing of ontario bill 47, the making ontario. A different calculation applies for public holidays between january 1, 2018 and june 30, 2018. This guide should not be used as or considered legal advice. On november 21, 2018, bill 47 passed third reading, and received royal assent the same day. Ministry of labour, training and skills development. Ontario employment law handbook an employers guide, 12th edition this new edition provides uptodate current information, enabling employers, practitioners, human resource specialists and employees to stay on top of the latest developments in the law, and arms you with critical knowledge to help reduce exposure to legal liability. May 31, 2017 further to our focus alert from last week, on may 30, 2017, the government of ontario announced its intention to introduce proposed legislation entitled the fair workplaces, better jobs act, 2017. The legislative proposals include broad ranging amendments to ontarios employment standards act and labour relations act. Welcome to 2018 and a load of new employment and labour law rules and obligations across canada. Independent contractors have no entitlement to employment standards act benefits or.
Labour law the adoption of labour laws and regulations is an important means of implementing ilo standards, promoting the ilo declaration and the fundamental principles and rights at work, and putting the concept of decent work into practice. Labour and employment law in ontario borden ladner gervais llp. While new ontario labour laws came into effect in january 2018, the ministry of labour mol will need time to make them operational. In this case, the employer discontinued its past practice of permitting employees working parttime hours to remain in the fulltime bargaining. Employment standards fact sheet vacation ontario ministry of labour with pay after each 12 months of employment. Summary the government of ontario has tabled legislation to make major changes to labour and employment law in the province. The standard vacation entitlement year is a recurring 12month period that starts on the day the employee is hired. Significant changes coming to ontarios employment and. Heres what you need to know about the biggest changes and how they could affect you. Most employers in ontario are covered by provincial legislation although some are covered by federal legislation, and there is. The legislative proposals in bill 148 include broadranging amendments to ontarios employment standards act and labour relations act. In may 2017, the ontario government revealed bill 148, the fair workplaces, better jobs act, 2017.
On november 27, 2017, the ontario government passed the fair workplaces, better jobs act, 2017 bill 148, rolling out major changes to the provinces employment and labour laws, including the employment standards act, 2000. The information contained herein is of a general nature and is not intended to constitute legal advice, a complete statement of the law, or an opinion on any subject. Some labour groups in ontario would be disappointed with any labour package. On may 30, 2017, the ontario government announced its intention to introduce the fair workplaces, better jobs act, 2017. Ontario bill 47, making ontario open for business act, 2018, came into effect on january 1 st, 2019, repealing parts of bill 148, fair workplaces, better jobs act, 2017. The employment standards act, 2000 was recently amended to include an unpaid, jobprotected infectious disease emergency leave. Apr 6 2018 in this chapter originally published in the inhouse lawyer s comparative guide, osler employment law experts provide a practical overview of employment and labour law in canada. What to expect as ontario prepares to unveil new labour.