WSIB Announces New Rebate Program for Employers

Published on October 07, 2021

Stringer LLP

The Ontario government has announced that it intends to introduce legislation that, if passed, would permit a portion of the WSIB's surplus to be distributed amongst “safe” employers.

workers' compensation,  wsib

Ontario Paid COVID Sick Leave – Latest Update

Published on May 11, 2021

Jeremy Schwartz

Although neither the legislation nor the Ministry's website has yet to be updated to confirm this officially, we understand that some Ministry of Labour officials have expressed the view that employees who had already exhausted their contractual paid sick leave entitlements for the year before April 19, 2021, would be eligible to receive a fresh entitlement to three, employer-paid COVID sick leave days.

covid-19,  employment standards

Ontario Paid COVID Sick Leave – Update

Published on May 06, 2021

Jeremy Schwartz

Ambiguity still unresolved regarding whether employees who have exhausted their sick bank are eligibile for additional paid COVID sick leave pay under new legislative amendments.

covid-19,  employment standards

22nd Annual, First Reference Ontario Employment Law Conference

Published on March 05, 2021

Stringer LLP

This year, we’re going virtual again! Join us on June 17, 2021, to Learn the Latest® about the essential HR-law topics for 2021 and beyond. For the 22nd year, we’ve partnered with First Reference to bring you the Ontario Employment Law Conference. Join us for this interactive and informative event.

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