Canada has seen growth in temporary workers – both foreign and domestic – in the last decade. In this session, we will explore the evolving legal landscape and oft-forgotten rules and regulations governing employers’ use of temporary workers.
Beginning July 1, 2024, the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”) will require temporary help agencies and recruiters to hold a licence to operate. The Ministry of Labour began accepting applications for a license starting July 2023. The Ontario government has also published regulations to help provide further guidance on the amendments. Employers will be prohibited from knowingly using the services of an agency or recruiter if they do not hold a licence. In this session, we will provide an overview of employers’ current obligations under the ESA and its regulations with respect to the use of temporary help agencies and what they will need to know going forward to ensure they are in compliance with the new amendments. We will also take a look at the specific rules governing the hiring of temporary foreign workers.
In this session we will:
- Examine the relationship between temporary help agencies and employers
- Review employers’ current obligations with respect to the use of temporary help agencies
- Discuss the upcoming Ontario requirements for licensing requirements for temporary help agencies and to whom it applies
- Examine the rules for employing temporary foreign workers under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program and the International Mobility Program
- Review enforcement activities and potential pitfalls
- Consider potential upcoming regulation or legislation dealing with temporary workers – both foreign and domestic
Agenda
- 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm ET / 11:00 am - 12:30 pm PT Webinar and Q&A
Cost
This webinar is complimentary
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This program contains 1.5 hours of accredited content for the purposes of the Law Society of British Columbia’s annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements. The session has been loaded with the LSBC and is titled “Temporary Help and Temporary Foreign Workers: the Legal Landscape in 2024 - January 2024”. It is available for claiming through your LSBC Member Portal.
A confirmation of participation will be sent to you for your continuing education hours with the Barreau du Québec.
For CPD/CLE in other jurisdictions, please contact your local Law Society.
Event contact
Andrea Tulloch Marketing Events Manager +1 416 868 3329atulloch@fasken.com
