Legislation

The expected time for recreational marijuana to become legal in Canada is fast approaching.  This promise of the government to legalize the use of this flowering weed will present a range of opportunities and challenges.  There are potential market entrants that are...

Changes to Employment Insurance (EI) Regulations, including a reduction of the waiting period from two weeks to one week, came into effect on January 1, 2017. The waiting period reduction applies to both regular and special (i.e., maternity, parental, compassionate...

Bill 148 proposes major changes to the Employment Standards Act that affect most industries. This Bill has received Royal Assent, and it is now law. Some of the changes take effect immediately. That doesn’t give you much time! Here is a summary of the potential...

The latest compliance requirements for the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) are quickly approaching. By now, you should be in regulatory compliance in the following areas: All requirements under the customer service standard; Accessibility...

Are You Prepared for Workplace Inspection Blitzes? Many of you have been or will be facing workplace inspectors arriving at your door. Here are some good practices to help you prepare: Internal Responsibility System (IRS) Review As the IRS is the underlying philosophy...

What is Domestic Violence? Domestic Violence is a pattern of behavior used by one person to gain power and control over another person with whom he or she has had an intimate relationship.  This pattern of behavior may include physical violence, sexual, emotional and...