Ontario Self-Employment Benefit Shuts Down in 2016
The Ontario Self-Employment Benefit (OSEB) will be cancelled in 2016, after 23 years of supporting unemployed citizens of the province as they launched their own
Are You Prepared for the Minimum Wage Increase?
As an Ontario employer, are you prepared for the increase in minimum wage, which takes effect October 1? Starting on that date, the general minimum
Public vs. Private Hiring Rates and What They Mean for You
Canada’s public sector has far outpaced its private sector over the past decade when it comes to job growth. Whether you’re a job seeker or
Ontario to Hold Public Consultations on Labour & Employment Law
Public consultations began June 16 in Toronto as the Ontario government takes a comprehensive look at its labour laws, seeking to update the provisions of
Ontario Partners with Northern Colleges: How Will this Help Employment Long Term?
Investment in education to strengthen employment opportunities in Ontario is part of the provincial government’s four-pronged plan for economic improvement. Ontario’s investment in the Northern
Calls for Minimum Wage Increase to $15: What Does this Mean for Employment Rates?
In 2014, Ontario’s minimum wage was increased from $10.25 to $11 per hour, after being frozen for four years. In October of this year, it