In light of the WSIB’s new rate framework, which will replace the current NEER system, seven draft policies have been posted that accompany the new system. These policies are accessible on the WSIB website and they are encouraging feedback throughout a current consultation period. The WSIB mentions that they have already engaged with stakeholders on various elements of the policies, but that they are continuing to seek insight throughout the process of finalizing them. Many employers will be directly affected by these changes and we are encouraging those who currently deal with NEER to provide their feedback in order to strengthen the upcoming system. In order to participate in the consultation, you are asked to review the provided materials on the website and then provide your feedback to the consultation_secretariat@wsib.on.ca by October 13, 2017. The final policies will be posted by the WSIB at least one year before the actual implementation of the changes begin. If you have specific questions regarding the new rate framework or other WSIB-specific topics, you can email them to consultation_secretariat@wsib.on.ca. For questions regarding how to prepare for the implementation of this program or other HR related topics, feel free to contact Anna Aceto-Guerin at anna@clearpathemployer.com. We'd love to connect with you!
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We recently published Part One of this series which discussed the ESA proposals that relate to employee pay and other changes to business costs. This post will cover the rest of the ESA proposals that do not relate to pay, as well as the proposals to the LRA. The following is a highlight of the changes being proposed – please note that only the main points have been mentioned – for more details on this legislation click here. Employment Standards Act (ESA) Proposals Assignment Termination
Scheduling
Employee Misclassification
Leave for Death of a Child and for Crime-Related Disappearance
Family Medical Leave
Physician Notes for Absences
Employee Contact
Penalties for Non-Compliance of the ESA
Labour Relations Act (LRA) Proposals These amendments address the following topics:
For the specific LRA proposals, as well as the additional ESA details, click here. We will be following updates on this legislation as they become available and will do our best to relay that information in a way that is helpful to you as an employer. Clear Path is also planning a training session/PowerPoint outlining key changes for employers and best practices for adjusting business activities accordingly. We’d love to hear what you want to know and how we can best serve you in this way. Please leave your suggestions in the comments sections, tweet us @Clear_Path, or email info@clearpathemployer.com. Additional Information: MPP’s recently finished a two-week consultation process where the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs heard from residents and business owners in 10 communities. Items that were brought up during some of the public hearings can be found on the Ontario Legislative Assembly website. Sources: https://news.ontario.ca/mol/en/2017/07/ontario-creating-fair-workplaces-and-better-jobs.html https://news.ontario.ca/mol/en/2017/05/proposed-changes-to-ontarios-employment-and-labour-laws.html We'd love to connect with you!
The Government of Ontario’s new legislation, the Fair Workplaces and Better Jobs Act, has many employers questioning what they have to do to prepare for the changes. A mere example of how huge this change is can be seen by Loblaws recent announcement that the wage hikes will increase their labour expenses by about $190 million next year (source). In order to help employers grasp these proposals, we have broken down the changes into two condensed and simplified blog posts. This post will focus strictly on proposals that pertain to changes in pay and direct costs to employers. Part two will address proposals that relate to aspects of employment outside of pay. The following is a highlight of the changes being proposed – please note that only the main points have been mentioned and that some further details have been left out. To read more detailed information, visit the links provided at the end of the post. Increasing the Minimum Wage Equal Pay for Casual, Part-Time, Temporary & Seasonal Employees
Overtime Pay
Paid Vacation
Public Holiday Pay
Paid Emergency Leave (PEL)
Paying Employees
Interest on Unpaid Wages
For the specific LRA proposals, as well as the additional ESA details, click here. Stay tuned for Part Two which will discuss ESA proposals not pertaining to pay, and all of the LRA proposals. We will be following updates on this legislation as they become available and will do our best to relay that information in a way that is helpful to you as an employer. Clear Path is also planning a training session/PowerPoint outlining key changes for employers and best practices for adjusting business activities accordingly. We’d love to hear what information you want to know and how we can best serve you in this way. Please leave your suggestions in the comments sections, tweet us @Clear_Path, or email info@clearpathemployer.com. Additional Information: MPP’s recently finished a two-week consultation process where the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs heard from residents and business owners in 10 communities. Items that were brought up during some of the public hearings can be found on the Ontario Legislative Assembly website. Sources: https://news.ontario.ca/mol/en/2017/07/ontario-creating-fair-workplaces-and-better-jobs.html https://news.ontario.ca/mol/en/2017/05/proposed-changes-to-ontarios-employment-and-labour-laws.html We'd love to connect with you!
The WSIB recently released their By the Numbers: 2016 Statistical Report. Further to WSIB-specific statistics like how many RTW visits were made last year, this report also contains broader information that provides insight into the general health and safety being achieved within Ontario workplaces. New to the resource is the ability to run your own reports using their Report builder app and a few other helpful changes. ![]() User-Friendly Changes The WSIB made a few changes to By the Numbers this year in order to make it increasingly user-friendly. The website was redeveloped so that users can now interact with the charts and graphs, making it easier to understand the data being shown. Reports and specific information can now be downloaded in a variety of formats, ultimately making the site more accessible. They also added new focus chapters that profile both Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 employers, helping to categorize and explain the statistics in a clearer and more definitive manner. Perhaps the most useful tool on the site is the Report Builder. This allows visitors to select the specific data they’d like to see and the site automatically creates a custom report accordingly. Changes made to the Report Builder include the added ability to recall data that’s specific to a rate group classification, along with fatality data which is now an additional option for viewing. ![]() Using the Data The overall intention of the WSIB in providing this information and updating its functions is to give employers and workers a resource that will help them identify how they can make their workplaces safer and healthier. This resource is a great way to benchmark how your company is performing in comparison with the provincial numbers, and finding out specific information that can help you identify risks associated with your industry and plan for how to mitigate them before they become an issue (or larger one) for your business. It’s also helpful in spotting both provincial and WSIB trends that may impact how you approach claims management, as well as what steps you’ll take in the future to further improve your position within the system. Ultimately, By the Numbers is a resource that employers and workers should look at to stay updated with the WSIB and claims management in Ontario. Conclusion If you have any questions about the WSIB, health and safety, or other HR topics, we would be happy to help you. You can contact Anna Aceto-Guerin at anna@clearpathemployer.com or by phone at 519-624-0800. You can view the WSIB By the Numbers report here: http://www.wsibstatistics.ca/ Image Sources WSIB By the Numbers Webpage - http://www.wsibstatistics.ca/ We'd love to connect with you!
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