Bill 148 Implementation Time Table & Employment Standards Poster version 7.0

Posted on Jan 29, 2018 in News, Publications

In our November 2017 corporate bulletin, we provided an update and overview of Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017, which extensively amends the provisions of the Labour Relations Act (LRA) and Employment Standards Act 2000 (ESA). Since our November Corporate Bulletin, we have received several inquiries regarding the timeline of effective changes. […] Read More

BILL 148, THE FAIR WORKPLACES, BETTER JOBS ACT, 2017 – BECOMES LAW

Posted on Jan 29, 2018 in News, Publications

By Leanne Standryk and Alexandra Del Vecchio In 2015, the Ontario Government announced a comprehensive review of issues affecting the modern workplace. Two advisors prepared a final report outlining 173 changes to the Employment Standards Act 2000 (“ESA”) and the Labour Relations Act, 1995 (“LRA”). The Government introduced an Act to amend the Employment […] Read More

BILL 148, THE FAIR WORKPLACES, BETTER JOBS ACT, 2017 – BECOMES LAW

Posted on Nov 27, 2017 in News, Publications

By Leanne Standryk and Alexandra DelVecchio In 2015, the Ontario Government announced a comprehensive review of issues affecting the modern workplace. Two advisors prepared a final report outlining 173 changes to the Employment Standards Act 2000 (“ESA”) and the Labour Relations Act, 1995 (“LRA”). The Government introduced an Act to amend the Employment Standards Act […] Read More

Voted Niagara’s “Favourite Law Firm”

Posted on Oct 26, 2017 in News

The team at Lancaster Brooks & Welch LLP are grateful for your vote of confidence! To be voted again – “Favourite Law Firm 2017” makes us proud indeed. We are a full service law firm. If we can assist you with your legal needs please call us at 905-641-1551 Read More

Canada’s Anti-Spam Law is coming into effect July 1 – Are you ready?

Posted on Jun 29, 2017 in News, Publications

By Matt Leask Nearly three years have passed since Canada’s Anti-Spam Law (the “CASL”/the “Act”) came into force on July 1, 2014, and as we approach Canada’s 150th anniversary, changes to the CASL are on the way. The CASL is one of the strictest anti-spam laws in the world, and it applies to a […] Read More

The Government of Ontario’s Changing Workplaces Review – Final Report

Posted on May 30, 2017 in News

In response to The Changing Workplaces Review Final Report, Premier Kathleen Wynne announced today, May 30, 2017, that the government is moving forward with a landmark package of measures to “create more opportunity and security for workers with a plan for Fair Workplaces and Better Jobs”. The package of measures include: Raising Ontario’s general minimum […] Read More

Lancaster Brooks & Welch LLP Celebrates 135 Years Serving the Legal Needs of Niagara.

Posted on Apr 25, 2017 in News

For more than 135 years, Lancaster Brooks & Welch LLP have been Niagara’s Lawyers. Clients have relied upon us for help in solving a broad range of legal issues. Future and client focused, LBW remains a leader in the Niagara region, providing sound and reliable legal advice that residents and businesses have come to depend […] Read More

LBW sponsors Coldest Night of the Year 2017

Posted on Feb 25, 2017 in News

IMPORTANT NOTICE – DURING POTENTIAL MAIL DISRUPTION

Posted on Jun 29, 2016 in News

At Lancaster Brooks & Welch LLP, we value your business and are committed to keeping you informed about matters affecting your dealings with us. As you may know, Canada Post may experience a labour disruption as of September 26, 2018. We are writing to you today to let you know how you can continue to […] Read More

Service Celebrates 50 Years of Extraordinary Ministry

Posted on Jun 20, 2016 in News

For over fifty years the Welch family name has been synonymous with the role of diocesan chancellor and on Sunday, June 19, clergy and lay leaders gathered at Christ’s Church Cathedral in Hamilton to celebrate the extraordinary service of Canon Robert (Rob) W.P. Welch. Canon Rob serves as chancellor of the diocese and has done so […] Read More