Canada (Ontario) - Employment law updates

Three new Ontario employment law articles:

Amendments to Labour Relations Act Receives Royal Assent

Bill 144 was passed on the last day of the Parliamentary session, and was the focus of harsh criticism from the labour movement.


Legislation to Ban Mandatory Retirement Introduced

When enacted, the legislation will reverse workplace policies and collective agreements that allow businesses and unions to discriminate against older employees and force them to leave their jobs when they turn 65.

Province Wide Smoking Ban Adopted

The new legislation establishes a province-wide smoking ban in all enclosed public places in Ontario, including workplaces.