The Employment Standards Act (ESA) has been amended to create three new job-protected leaves for workers in Ontario. It is important that workers understand the purpose of the leaves and the requirements necessary to qualify to take each one. Below is only a brief overview of each new leave followed by a link to the… contine reading
Archives for October 2014
Urgent Action Required on Bill 18
We have to act fast to get amendments that will strengthen Bill 18 for all workers. As expected, Bill 18 – the Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger Economy Act, 2014 is moving very quickly. It was referred to the Standing Committee on General Government on Tuesday, and hearings will take place on Thursday, October 30. Any… contine reading
WAC Members make news, gear up for Bill 18
October 20 – Legislative Assembly Resumes: Proposed new law could mean better protection for workers On October 20, the Ontario Legislative Assembly will be resuming. Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) will be debating Bill 18 — a proposed new law that has the potential to improve working conditions for those in unstable employment. Responding to our… contine reading
Let’s make Bill 18 for “Stronger Workplaces” even stronger!
The Ontario government has re-introduced legislation that takes some important steps to improve the working conditions of workers in unstable employment – Bill 18 The Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger Economy Act, 2014. Many of these changes are good for workers, but more must be done to truly bring fairness to our workplaces. We need… contine reading
New WAC factsheet: Undocumented Workers Rights at Work
Even if a person is undocumented, without status or a valid work permit they are still covered under Ontario’s Employment Standards Act (ESA). They can seek unpaid wages and other entitlements through a claim at the Ministry of Labour. However, the greatest risk in fighting for unpaid wages or filing a complaint as an… contine reading