New partnership to promote electrical safety in the landscape trades
Josie Erzetic, president and CEO of Electrical Safety Authority (left) and Joe Salemi, executive director of Landscape Ontario, signed the...
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Landscape Ontario, Electrical Safety Authority partner to promote electrical safety in the landscape trades
Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association (Landscape Ontario) and the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) have partnered to improve electrical safety awareness...
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New long-term illness leave
New changes and requirements fall under the Employment Standards Act.
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Seasonal employers and overtime: Are you risking a costly settlement?
It is important for employers to understand the intricacies of industry-specific exemptions outlined in the Employment Standards Act.
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Safety tips for arborists and landscapers this fall
Electrical Safety Authority warns landscape pros about overhead powerline dangers during fall cleanup season.
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Ontario announces extension of COVID-19 period
Amended regulations to deal with COVID-19 have been extended to January 2, 2021.
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Latest Employment Standards Poster released
Employers are required to provide a copy to employees who are covered by the ESA within 30 days of their...
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Infectious disease emergency leave rights for parents of school-age children related to Covid-19
Under the Employment Standards Act, 2000, an employee is eligible to take an unpaid, job-protected emergency leave if they are not performing...
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Powerline Safety Week 2020
People are reminded to exercise caution, especially when working near overhead powerlines.
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Four Ontarians critically injured or killed by electricity in the past 24 hours
All incidents are a result of contact with overhead electrical wires.
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Lighting contractors discuss everything to do with lighting at annual conference
Capacity crowd turns out to see the latest products, technologies and to learn from industry leaders.
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Landscape profession prepares for minimum wage increase
Landscape profession reacts to Bill 148.
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