A discussion of the difference between federal and provincial labor law, the influence of the Wagner Act in Canada, the organization of labor laws across Canadian provinces, and more.
Was 2024 a great year for the UK economy? No. Do UK businesses at least now have greater clarity regarding the details of the upcoming changes in employment law? Also no.
We have noticed an increase in reimbursement requests for cellphone data plans. Is there something we can do to limit these requests? Can we say “no” to paying them?
Ontario’s Bill 190, Working for Workers Five Act, 2024, amended the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) to add new washroom facility-related requirements for employers and constructors on construction projects.
A new regulation was published that prescribes information that must be provided to “employees and prospective employees” regarding rates of pay, work location and hours of work.
On November 22, 2024, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) formally proposed new regulations implementing the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
The UK Government is lowering the length of service employees must have before they can bring an unfair dismissal claim and has indicated that probationary periods may be of use in this situation. France’s laws in the area are instructive.
On December 2, 2024, the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security and Labor published a temporary final rule making nearly 65,000 more H-2B visas available for FY 2025.
