This session will provide an overview of the sweeping changes to the Canada Labour Code that the federal government has put forward in Bill C-63 and Bill C-86. As some of these changes come into force as early as September 1, 2019, this presentation will give carriers a practical look at what the changes mean for their businesses and provide tools on how to best manage their operations as these new provisions come into force.
Date: July 12, 2019
Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (lunch will be served 12:30 to 1:00)
Location: OTA Offices, 555 Dixon Road, Toronto ON.
Presenter: John Mastoras, Senior Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP
Availability: OTA members only and registration is required
Registration: To register click here
Cost: $50
Note: You will need your OTA Member ID to register. If you do not know your ID, email membership@ontruck.org
Topics to be covered
– Practical implications of changes to overtime rules, including:
o New requirement to give 24-hours’ notice of a shift change
o New right for employees to refuse overtime for family responsibilities
o Providing time off instead of pay for overtime hours
– New scheduling obligations and how they impact operations, including:
o New requirement to give 30-minute unpaid breaks
o Right to rest periods between shifts
o New right for employees to have 96 hours’ notice of their work schedules
– Flexible working arrangements and how to manage them
– Overview of new statutory leaves of absence and changes to existing leaves
– Pay equity: What it is and what it means for your business