Recently, the Federal Government tabled, for first reading, Bill C-86 that, assuming it passes in its
current form, will (i) significantly alter federally regulated
employers' obligations under the Canada Labour Code
and (ii) create a new federal pay equity regime.
Below is a flavour of the key changes included in Bill-C-86.
Proposed Canada Labour Code Amendments
- Increase in the minimum age of
employment from 17 to 18 years of age.
- Other than employees who are
terminated for just cause or who receive notice under the new group
termination provision discussed below, individual termination
notice (or pay in lieu) will now be based on a sliding scale,
taking into account length of service:
