New Canada Labour Code Amendments Now In Effect

As of July 9, 2023, a number of amendments to the Canada Labour Code (CLC) came into effect of which employers should be aware. These amendments include the following:

Reimbursement of reasonable work-related expenses

Employers are required to reimburse employees for reasonable work-related expenses. The CLC regulations outline factors that are to be considered in determining whether an expense is "work-related", such as:

• whether the expense is connected to the employee's performance of work;
• whether the expense enables an employee to perform work;
• whether incurring the expense is required by the employer as a condition of employment or continued employment;
• whether the expense satisfies a requirement for the employee's work imposed by an occupational health or safety standard; and