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 […]
News from the Ontario Ministry of Labour
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 […]
Creating Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs for Temporary Help Workers
Ministry of Labour Equal Pay for Equal Work, Card-Based Certification Part of Plan to Help Vulnerable Employees in a Changing Economy Brampton, ON Ontario is taking historic action to improve the working conditions of temporary help agency workers with a plan for Fair Workplaces and Better Jobs. This includes ensuring workers at temporary help agencies […]
Keeping Workers Safe on Construction Sites
Ministry of Labour Province Releases Action Plan to Prevent Worker Injuries and Fatalities Toronto, ON – May 11, 2017 Ontario is helping to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities for workers on construction sites across the province through the implementation of its Construction Health and Safety Action Plan. Minister of Labour Kevin Flynn announced the […]