On December 4, 2013, the Ontario government introduced Bill 146, the Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger Economy Act, 2013. Bill 146 seeks to amend several key employment related statutes with a view to protecting workers historically considered 'vulnerable'.
The Ontario Ministry of Labour (MOL) is currently conducting a proactive enforcement blitz under the Employment Standards Act (ESA) targeting "Retail Services" including retail chains, franchises, gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. The blitz is scheduled to last from October to December 2013.
This article will assist retirement home operators to understand the RHA’s new screening requirements and to comply with them in a practical and efficient manner. We will review: (I) the substantive legal requirements of the amendments; (II) to whom the requirements apply; (III) human rights considerations; and (IV) best practices and practical considerations for compliance.
