Ministry of Labour Approach recognizes unique nature of non-profits and their role in serving Ontarians Toronto, ON – Sep 25, 2019 Workplace insurance rate increases will be frozen for all non-profits in Ontario, Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, announced today. The move comes after the Ontario government stepped in and worked with the Workplace Safety […]
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Inspection Blitz to Support New and Young Worker Safety
Ministry of Labour Ontario Government Launches Summer Safety Blitz to Protect Workers London, ON – July 15, 2019 The Ontario Government is working with employers to keep new and young workers safe by launching targeted inspections focused on the safety of summer students. The inspections follow months of outreach to businesses by the Ministry of […]
Ontario Appoints New Chief Prevention Officer
Video Clips of the Announcement Ministry of Labour Province Committed to Ensuring Safe and Healthy Workplaces Toronto, ON – March 6, 2018 The province has appointed Ron Kelusky as Ontario’s new Chief Prevention Officer (CPO), continuing the government’s commitment to ensuring safe and healthy workplaces. Prior to his appointment as the CPO, Mr. Kelusky was […]
Ontario Workers Receive First Paycheques with New Minimum Wage
Short Video Clip of Announcement Ministry of Labour Higher Wages Will Help Increase Business Productivity, Decrease Employee Turnover Toronto, ON – Jan 12, 2018 Many workers across the province have now seen Ontario’s increased minimum wage reflected in their weekly pay. The general minimum wage rose from $11.60 to $14 on January 1, 2018, and […]
Ontario’s Minimum Wage to Rise to $14 on January 1
Ministry of Labour Increased Paid Vacation and New Personal Emergency Days Also Coming into Effect Toronto, ON – Dec 27, 2017 On January 1, 2018, many people across Ontario will see their wages rise to $14 an hour as the new general minimum wage takes effect. This change will help workers and their families who […]
Ontario Creating Fair Workplaces and Better Jobs
Ministry of Labour Higher Minimum Wage, Increased Vacation Time, Expanded Personal Emergency Leave, Equal Pay Provisions Barrie, ON – Dec 7, 2017 Ontario is creating more opportunity and security for workers through its plan for Fair Workplaces and Better Jobs. This includes raising the minimum wage, ensuring part-time workers are paid the same hourly wage […]
Ontario Creating Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs
Ministry of Labour Province Raising Minimum Wage, Providing Equal Pay for Part-Time and Full-Time Workers, Paid Sick Days, and Expanded Paid Leave Mississauga, ON – Dec 1, 2017 Ontario passed landmark legislation that will bring more fairness to Ontario workplaces and create more security and opportunity for vulnerable workers and their families. Kevin Flynn, Minister […]
Ontario Passes Legislation to Create Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs
Ministry of Labour Province Raising Minimum Wage, Providing Equal Pay for Part-Time and Full-Time Workers, Paid Sick Days, and Expanded Paid Leave Toronto, ON – Nov 22, 2017 Today, Ontario passed landmark legislation that will bring more fairness to Ontario workplaces and create more security and opportunity for vulnerable workers and their families. The […]