Upcoming deadlines, regulatory changes, enforcement events and other developments you need to prepare for.  Although we update this information every month you can see your specific jurisdiction’s information here

June

June 12—Federal—New mandatory electronic logging devices (ELDs) rules take effect

June 30, 2021 – Ontario – AODA compliance + accessibility reporting deadline for organizations with 20 to 49 employees

July

July 1—Ontario—New OHS Regulation on incident reporting takes effect

July 1, 2021 – Newfoundland – Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 (25^th Edition) regulations officially take effect for electrical work permits

July 8—NWT/Nunavut—Deadline to comment on proposed changes to WSCC workers comp policies

July 15, 2021 – Ontario – Deadline to participate in online consultations on harassment in municipal workplaces

July 31, 2021 – Nova Scotia – Deferred deadline for 2021 workers comp premium payments

August

Aug. 6, 2021 – BC – Deadline to comment on proposed changes to the workers comp Permanent Disability Evaluation Schedule

Aug. 13—BC—Deadline to comment on proposed OEL changes and proposed work refusal changes

September

Sept. 1—BC—New OHS rules requiring workplace area assessment of headgear needs take effect

Sept. 1—BC—New OHS rules for restricted  entry intervals for pesticides,  high visibility apparel, and mobile equipment take effect

Sept. 1, 2021 – Alberta – OHS and workers comp changes under Bill 47 take effect

Sept. 1, 2021 – New Brunswick – Deadline for bartenders and liquor servers to complete mandatory online training course on responsible practices

Sept. 4, 2021 – Yukon – New OHS workplace violence and harassment regulations take effect

Sept. 25, 2021 – Ontario – End of temporary paid COVID-19 leave

October

Oct. 18—BC—Mandatory Entry-Level Training for Class 1 commercial driver’s licences