October 22, 2020
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Skills and Labour: Mr. Speaker, we can all be proud that government, industry, labour, and safety organizations in this province work…
October 7, 2020
The Provincial Government today announced the reappointment of Chair John Peddle and six representatives to the Board of Directors of WorkplaceNL. In addition to the chair, the reappointed representatives are: Victoria Belbin, Employer Representative; Paula Corcoran, Public Representative (Injured Workers);…
October 7, 2020
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Skills and Labour: Mr. Speaker, it is truly an honour to rise today in this Honourable House to highlight the significant…
October 2, 2020
Public consultations concerning Newfoundland and Labrador’s workers’ compensation system continue next week. The following individuals have confirmed to present to the Statutory Review Committee during the week of October 5: October 6: (private in-person) Vaughn Hammond – Director of Provincial…
September 28, 2020
The Provincial Government is reminding employers the minimum wage will increase by 50 cents on October 1, 2020, bringing the minimum wage rate to $12.15 per hour. This represents the second of a total of four increases to the minimum…
September 25, 2020
The following is being posted on behalf of the Statutory Review Committee: Public consultations concerning Newfoundland and Labrador’s workers’ compensation system are resuming, following a delay earlier this year due to COVID-19. The following individuals have confirmed to present to…
September 17, 2020
The Provincial Government today advised Income Support clients in the St. John’s metro area (St. John’s, Mount Pearl, Paradise) that bus passes, including activation instructions, are in the mail and should be delivered in the coming days. Initially slated to…
September 14, 2020
Public consultations concerning Newfoundland and Labrador’s workers’ compensation system are resuming, following a delay earlier this year due to COVID-19. A statutory review of Newfoundland and Labrador’s workers’ compensation system began earlier this year, with the consultations process open to…
September 7, 2020
The Provincial Government joins Newfoundlanders and Labradorians throughout the province in celebrating the many contributions of workers to the province’s society, culture, and economy this Labour Day. Labour Day acknowledges workers are a driving force for social and economic progress,…
August 12, 2020
The Provincial Government is reminding employers to submit applications under the Newfoundland and Labrador COVID-19 Essential Worker Support Program by August 20, 2020. Employers are encouraged to register as soon as possible to ensure that employee applications are received before…
