Human Resources Legislative Update

Occupational Health and Safety Legislation Ordered for Third Reading

Human Resources Legislative Update

Occupational Health and Safety Legislation Ordered for Third Reading

Date: May 5, 2011

On May 4, 2011, Bill 160, the Occupational Health and Safety Statute Law Amendment Act, 2011, was reported with amendments by the Standing Committee on Social Policy and ordered for Third Reading.

As previously reported, the proposed Bill 160 amendments are intended to respond to the recommendations provided by the Expert Panel on Occupational Health and Safety and would significantly amend the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

The Bill should be consulted for specific coming into force information.