On November 27th Bill 148, The Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, received Royal Assent and became law. Bill 148 affects everything from the minimum wage and public holiday pay, to how employees request scheduling changes, refuse shifts and take leaves of absence.
Many families do not realize that this new legislation and employment law generally can apply to them and their relationship to workers they engage to provide supports to a loved one with a disability. Families face real risks if they don’t consider their legal obligations to workers or take steps to protect themselves and their families from liability.
PooranLaw is currently speaking with family groups across the province about best practices for engaging support workers and the implications of Bill 148. In complement to those information sessions, see below a list of helpful online tools and resources that families can use to better understand the status of their worker and their legal obligations.
Government of Canada Resources
- Employee or Self-Employed Guide
- Determining the Employee/Employer Relationship
- Recruiting and Hiring Workers in Canada
- T-4 Information for Employers
- T-4A Information for Payers (including of self-employed commissions)
- Issuing a Record of Employment on Termination or Interruption of Earnings
- Payroll Deductions Online Calculator Tool
Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services Resources
- Hiring a Support Worker Guide
Ontario Ministry of Labour Resources
- Fact Sheet – Difference between an Employee and an Independent Contractor
- ESA Poster
- What Businesses Need to Know
- ESA Online Compliance Tools
- Online Mandatory Training
- Domestic Workers
- Special Rules for Residential Care Workers (Live-in)
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Resources
- Protecting Domestic Workers
- Online Registration Tool for Domestic Workers
- Independent Operators
