LAWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
New Laws
Jan 23: Since launching the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership last April, the federal government has provided over $7 million in funding to 110 projects supporting mental health and safety initiatives for Newfoundland farms and farm workers.
Workers Comp
Feb 29: Reminder: That’s the final day for Newfoundland employers to submit their Annual Employer Statements to WorkplaceNL, including their: i. Employer Payroll Statement; ii. Occupational Health and Safety Statement; and iii. Employer Contractor Statement.
New Laws
Feb 5: Newfoundland introduced a pair of new procurement strategies designed to enable suppliers bidding for government contracts to adopt and maintain sustainable practices for supplier development and purchasing, thereby giving them the maximum chance to land contracts and capitalize on provincial preference discounts and regulatory exemptions.
Action Point: Use due diligence when entering into constructor/prime contractor agreements at multi-employer sites