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Canada | Publication | December 4, 2024
On November 27, 2024, Ontario introduced its latest round of workplace law amendments – Bill 229, Working for Workers Six Act, 2024 (Bill 229). This legal update summarizes those proposed amendments.
The following will come into force six months after the date that Bill 229 receives royal asset:
The following will come into force on a date to be named by proclamation:
The following will come into force on the date Bill 229 receives royal assent:
The following will come into force on the later of January 1, 2025, and the day Bill 229 receives royal assent:
The following will come into force on a day to be named by proclamation:
The following will come into effect on a day to be named by proclamation:
Under some circumstances, the Board will be required to distribute surplus Workplace Safety and Insurance Board funds to municipal employers who are liable to pay benefits for firefighters entitled to presumptive benefits coverage for primary-site colorectal cancers.
The following will come into force on the day Bill 229 receives royal assent:
when the minister is satisfied on reasonable grounds that the person or body has contravened the Act or its regulations.
The following will come into effect on the day Bill 229 receives royal assent:
Bill 229 is still making its way through Ontario’s Legislative Assembly. It is possible the above workplace law changes may be amended prior to the bill being passed. The Norton Rose Fulbright employment and labour team will monitor this legislation and provide further updates.
The author would like to thank Isabelle Deschênes, articling student, for her contribution to preparing this legal update.
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