The federal government announced they plan to work with the provinces and territories through a new transfer to cost-share a temporary top-up for low-income workers (those who earn less than $2,500 per month on a full-time basis) that the Provinces and Territories have deemed essential. More details to be released. Please check out Government of Canada for the latest information. Ontario: On April 25, 2020, Premier Doug Ford announced it will temporarily increase remuneration

In response to the current pandemic of COVID-19, the Government of Canada has made several adjustments to assist federal employees, businesses and individuals in various Acts: Income Tax Act and Income Tax Regulations Temporarily increasing Canada Child Benefit payment in order to provide additional assistance to families with children. Individuals and families with low/modest incomes will receive one extra payment of GST/HST (Goods and Sales Tax) credit. For 2020 reducing mi

Bill 188, Economic and Fiscal Update Act, 2020, received Royal Assent on March 25, 2020 and has been enacted as Chapter 5 of the Statutes of Ontario, 2020. Schedule 1 of the Bill consists of the Employer Health Tax Act. This new Bill will have an impact on your payroll calculations for 2020. Please ensure you update your software to accommodate the new calculation. The Employer Health Tax Act allows eligible employers to claim an exemption amount when establishing their taxab

In light of recent events, both the Federal and Provincial Government have made quick amendments to the ESA and various other legislation. Here is a brief look at what legislation has been introduced and updated during the current COVID19 outbreak. March 19, 2020, Bill 186, Employment Standards Amendment Act (Infectious Disease Emergencies), 2020, was introduced to address emergency leave for employees in case of infectious disease emergencies. The Emergency Leave Act has bee

Bill 47 received Royal Assent as of November 21, 2018. Several amendments have been issued to the Employment Standards Act, 2000, the Labour Relations Act, 1995, and the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009 and make complementary amendments to other Acts. See what reversals have been changed to Bill 148 and what other amendments have been issued. The following Bill 47 is to take in effect January 1, 2019, unless otherwise specifically stated: Minimum Wage Bi

Bill 148 legislation makes a number of changes to both the Employment Standards Act, 2000, the Labour Relations Act, 1995, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act, including raising the minimum wage and providing employees with various benefits/rights. The following areas have been affected: Equal pay for equal work based on employment status and assignment employee status One week’s notice or pay in lieu of notice for employees of temporary help agencies if longer-term as