Bill 146, (the Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger Economy
Act, 2013), recently received its first reading. If enacted,
Bill 146 will have significant implications for Ontario employers
as a direct result of amendments it will make to the following
employment legislation:
- Employment Standards Act, 2000
- Labour Relations Act, 1995
- Employment Protection for Foreign Nationals Act (Live-in
Caregivers and Others), 2009
- Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997
Among the potential changes, the amendments propose to increase
the cost of administrative orders that may be made against
employers; make more onerous the record-keeping and administrative
obligations regarding individuals not directly employed by
employers; enhance workplace health and safety obligations to
include a broader category of worker; and reduce the opportunities
for unionized construction employees to bring decertification
applications to the Ontario
