2018 Updates & What's New

November 1, 2018 - Data breach reporting required for private sector organisations governed by the PIPEDA

The new regulations will require private organisations governed by the PIPEDA to notify affected individuals and report to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada about privacy breaches. It also includes a record keeping requirement on privacy breaches.

PIPEDA Amended Provinces governed by PIPEDA

October 25, 2018 - Amendment to the Canada Labour Code - Bill C-65 receives Royal Assent

Addresses harrassment and violence (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) in federal-regulated workplaces.

Canada Labour Code Change Federally regulated workplaces in all Provinces

October 17, 2018 - Cannabis Legalisation and Regulation (Bill C-45)

Recreational cannabis was legalised by the Federal Government. Provinces and territories are responsible for determining how cannabis is distributed and sold within their jurisdiction. 

Language and terminology in the employee handbook, HR | Orientation Manuals, and Terms and Definitions addendums were modified to accomodate the term "impairment".

New legislation - Cannabis Act (Bill C45) All Provinces and Territories

July 1, 2018 - Previous formula for calculating ONTARIO Public Holiday pay reinstated

ESA Legislation Change Ontario

June 01, 2018 - ALBERTA Occupational health and safety changes

An improved OHS system to better protect workers and ensure they have the same rights as other Canadians came into effect on June 1, 2018.

OHS Legislation Change Alberta

May 17, 2018 - B.C. Bill 6

ESA Legislation Change BC

Jan 01, 2018. ALBERTA Bill 17 - Fair & Family-Friendly Workplaces Act

ESA Legislation Change Alberta
 

Jan 01, 2018. ONTARIO's Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017.  Bill 148

ESA Legislation Change Ontario
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