The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) has recently launched the Occupation Exposure Registry (OER) in Ontario, which is a digital portal for employees to record and monitor their exposure to hazardous substances within the workplace. This introduction marks a meaningful shift into how health risks will be assessed and tracked in […]
Recent changes to Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program have introduced several important measures affecting both employers and foreign workers, particularly in Ontario. These updates, which took effect on September 26, 2024, are part of a broader strategy to recalibrate the program and reduce reliance on temporary workers in favor of Canadian talent. Key Changes […]
The Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) recently decided in York Region District School Board v. Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario that the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (“Charter”) applies to Ontario public school boards. Specifically, the application of the s. 8 right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure in the workplace. The […]
A string of recent decisions released by the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal (“the Tribunal”) confirmed the evidence required to support claims for discrimination under the Alberta Human Rights Act (“the Act”). More stringent, clearer standards will allow employers to navigate requests for accommodation with less fear of grievances or claims arising under the Act. Although […]
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