Bill 18, the Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger Economy Act, was passed in the fall of 2014. This legislation introduces a number of key changes designed to protect vulnerable workers and may impact your workplace. Information employers need to be aware of now:
Unpaid Wages
Removal of monetary limit and extension of time limits for recovery of unpaid wages effective February 20, 2015. Make sure your workplace follows current requirements under the Employment Standards Act for payment of wages, overtime, holiday pay, vacation pay …
ESA Poster
Employment Standards Act poster outlining worker rights must be provided to all your workers effective May 20, 2015. New employees must receive a copy of the poster within 30 days of hire. Available translation must be provided on request.
Unpaid Learners
Unpaid students and other unpaid learners must be provided with the same safety training, orientation and supervision as paid employees. This includes MOL Awareness Training for workers.
Minimum Wage Increase
Effective October 1, 2015 minimum wage will increase from $11 to $11.25 per hour.
Employers who use services of temporary help agencies:
Joint Liability for Unpaid Wages
Shared responsibility for unpaid wages (regular wages, premiums, holiday pay and overtime) between temporary help agency and employer effective November 20, 2015. Make sure your service provider complies with employment laws and is financially stable.
Reporting
New reporting requirements for temporary help agencies and the employers who use their services effective November 20, 2015. Employers must keep records of daily and weekly hours worked. Talk to your service provider.
