Dear Clients and Friends,
On October 26, 2023, Bill
79, the Working for Workers Act, 2023 received Royal Assent. As discussed in our March
21, 2023 briefing note, Bill 79 amends various work-related statutes including, the Employment
Standards Act, 2000, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Employment
Protection for Foreign Nationals Act, 2009, Fair Access to Regulated
Professions and Compulsory Trades Act, 2006, Ministry of Training, Colleges and
Universities Act, Ontario Disability Support Program Act, 1997, and the
Ontario Works Act, 1997.
The attached briefing
note summarizes key amendments now in force. For more information or to discuss
how the amendments may impact your business, contact Sherrard Kuzz LLP.
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