Understanding and Applying Provincial Employment Legislation

This group of programs is customized for each province and territory. They are intended for business owners, managers, supervisors, and HR and payroll employees. These programs will provide a high-level overview of what participants need to be aware of as it relates to the key pieces of employment legislation in these respective provinces, how to apply these requirements in your workplace, and how to ensure compliance.

Understanding & Applying Ontario Employment Legislation

The purpose of this program is to provide a high-level overview of what employers need to be aware of as it relates to the six key pieces of employment legislation in Ontario and how to apply these requirements in your workplace. This program will cover the following pieces of employment legislation: the Employment Standards Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and the Pay Equity Act.

Understanding the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and Industrial Establishments Regulation

The purpose of the Occupational Health and Safety Act is to ensure that all Ontario workplaces are safe and healthy. The Act provides a legal framework and tools to help employers achieve this goal. It sets out the duties for all workplace parties. The purpose of this e-learning program is to educate employers on what they must do to comply with the health and safety requirements under the Act. Please note that this program will provide an overview of the Industrial Establishments Regulation, however, it does not cover Molten Materials and Logging.

Understanding the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC)

The Human Rights Code provides equal rights and opportunities without discrimination in areas such as employment, housing and services to everyone in Ontario. Employers are responsible to ensure that their workplace is free from discrimination and harassment. The purpose of this e-learning program is to educate participants on the employer obligations under the Code.