Employment and Labor Law

By: Maria Kotsopoulos
Blaney McMurtry LLP (Ontario, Canada)

In December, legislation proposing the addition of new leave provisions to Ontario's Employment Standards Act, 2000 ("ESA") received first reading.

If Bill 30, An Act to amend the Employment Standards Act, 2000 in respect of family caregiver leave is ultimately passed the ESA will be amended to include "Family Caregiver Leave" which will provide for unpaid and protected job leave for employees who have to provide care and support to a sick or injured family member. Click here to read entire article.