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ARTICLE · 26 SEPTEMBER 2016

Time For Submissions Soon Expiring In Ontario Under Changing Workplace Review

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As previously reported, the Special Advisors to the Government of Ontario, Canada released their interim report on July 27, 2016 on ways in which the LRA and ESA could enhance protections for workers.

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Monty Verlint
Monty Verlint

As previously reported,1 the Special Advisors to the Government of Ontario, Canada released their interim report on July 27, 2016 on ways in which the Ontario Labour Relations Act ("LRA") and Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the "ESA") could enhance protections for workers and support for businesses in Ontario's evolving workforce (hereinafter the "Interim Report"). This is a reminder that the Special Advisors are seeking further input from the public on a wide range of issues. All submissions are due no later than October 14, 2016.

Some of these issues include the definition of employee and employer under the ESA and LRA. These issues will affect all employers in Ontario, including franchisors, as described below.

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