Stronger Workplaces for Nova Scotia Act
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Bill overview
Bill NS464, “Stronger Workplaces for Nova Scotia Act”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-64-session-1.
Its latest recorded status is “Passed”.
This overview is written automatically from the registry and vote records on this page and updates when they sync. It describes the bill's path, not its merits.
PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
The Stronger Workplaces for Nova Scotia Act, now law in Nova Scotia, changes the province's workplace safety and labour laws. It requires employers to report workplace injuries and illnesses, and increases fines for non-compliance. The bill also gives the Labour Department more power to inspect workplaces and enforce safety standards. Additionally, it introduces new protections for workers, including increased penalties for employers who fail to provide a safe work environment.
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Key provisions
- 01This Act amends the Occupational Health and Safety Act to require employers to provide a safe and healthy work environment.
- 02The Act introduces new penalties for non-compliance with occupational health and safety regulations, including fines and imprisonment.
- 03Employers are required to report all work-related injuries and illnesses to the Director of Occupational Health and Safety.
- 04The Act establishes a new framework for workplace investigations, including the power to conduct inspections and investigations.
- 05The Minister of Labour and Advanced Education is responsible for enforcing the Act and its regulations.
Vote roll
No division has been recorded for this bill yet.