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Permeable Plus was fined $70,000 after a worker was critically injured by a moving skid steer at an Ottawa worksite in May 2024. The court also imposed a 25% victim fine surcharge, bringing the fine and surcharge to $87,500.
Ontario and OLG have launched a competition to bring up to three new casino operators to Niagara, with more than $3 billion in direct gaming investment planned over 20 years. Each operator must invest at least $1.5 billion and pay a $100 million entrance fee; the province says the expansion could support more than 10,000 construction jobs.
Bill 56, Health and Social Services Profession Statutes Amendment Act, northwest Territories bill would overhaul health-profession regulation, repealing Midwifery and Pharmacy Acts. It is at 1st Reading as of October 27, 2026. Sponsored by Denny Rodgers.
Bill 57, An Act to Amend the Employment Standards Act, a bill to amend the Employment Standards Act would give workers unpaid leaves up to 26 weeks, allow two-week hour-averaging for overtime, and require free transport for remote-site terminations. It is at 1st Reading as of October 27, 2026. Sponsored by Caitlin Cleveland.
Bill SR-404, Disability Employment Month Recognized, senate resolution would recognize October 2026 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month and urge promotion by employers, schools and organizations. It is at Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Christine Tartaglione (Democratic), Vincent Hughes, Maria Collett, Carolyn Comitta, John Kane, Joseph Picozzi, Scott Martin, Tracy Pennycuick, Jay Costa, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Devlin Robinson, Amanda Cappelletti, and Judy Schwank.
Bill HR-10914, Aid expansion for disadvantaged and veteran farmers, a bill would expand assistance for disadvantaged and veteran farmers; referred to the House Agriculture Committee. It is at Introduced as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Jennifer McClellan (D), Andrea Salinas, and Shontel Brown.
Bill HR-10879, Limit Noncompetes for Low-Income Workers, lawmakers would prohibit noncompete agreements for workers below specified income thresholds. It is at Introduced as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Ro Khanna (D) and Anna Paulina Luna.
Bill HRES-1637, House resolution cites pay gaps for disabled women, house resolution recognizes wage gaps for disabled women vs nondisabled men and reaffirms commitment to equal pay. It is at Introduced as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Lateefah Simon (D), Ayanna Pressley, and Emily Randall.
Bill HB-2877, Veteran Hiring Tax Credit, pennsylvania would create the Returning Heroes Employment Tax Credit; employers could receive a $2,000 credit per qualified veteran, capped at $20 million annually. It is at Referred to Finance as of October 21, 2026. Sponsored by Nancy Guenst (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans, Christopher Pielli, Tarah Probst, Jeanne McNeill, Sean Dougherty, Ben Sanchez, Patrick Gallagher, James Haddock, Dan Williams, Daniel Deasy, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, Darisha Parker, and Kristine Howard.
Bill A-5659, Labor harmony agreements for public works, public projects with proprietary interest would require labor harmony agreements, with rules by the Labor Commissioner and would take effect on the first day of the sixth month after enactment. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee as of October 19, 2026. Sponsored by Larry Wainstein (Democratic).
Bill HRES-1629, Chamber Day designation gains House support, resolution would express the House's support for designating the third Wednesday of October as Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day. It is at Introduced as of October 19, 2026. Sponsored by Randy Fine (R) and Randy Weber.
Bill S-10722, Healthcare non-compete ban would expand mobility, new York bill would bar healthcare non-competes for licensed workers and require employer notice, with damages up to $10,000 per affected worker. It is at REFERRED TO RULES as of October 16, 2026. Sponsored by Michelle Hinchey (Democratic) and Patricia Fahy.
Bill HR-1051, House honors retiring labor leader, house resolution would honor Frank J. It is at Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock as of October 15, 2026. Sponsored by Diane Blair-Sherlock (Democratic).
Bill S-3284, Firefighters cancer-screening coverage, massachusetts lawmakers would require full-time firefighters to receive recurring cancer screenings every three years after hire, covering 11 cancer types through employer health plans. It is at See H5631 as of October 15, 2026. Sponsored by Senate Committee on Ways and Means.
Bill HR-10837, Convicted individuals barred from federal executive service, bill would bar people convicted of bribery, ethics violations, or FARA violations from serving in the federal executive branch. It is at Introduced as of October 15, 2026. Sponsored by Eugene Vindman (D).
Bill SB-1206, Bill repeals local labor limits, the bill would repeal a statewide cap on local labor rules, letting localities set their own standards. It is at Senate Co-sponsor(s) Named: Mallory Mcmorrow as of October 27, 2026. Sponsored by Sean McCann (Democratic), Jeremy Moss, Stephanie Chang, Chedrick Greene, Veronica Klinefelt, Erika Geiss, Jeff Irwin, Mary Cavanagh, Sue Shink, Darrin Camilleri, and Mallory McMorrow.
Bill S-5414, Child Labor Penalties Amendment, updates the Fair Labor Standards Act to increase child labor penalties and offer employer guidance; specific provisions not publicly available. It is at Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of September 16, 2026.
Bill HR-9607, Transfer of CTE Programs to Labor, proposes transferring most career, technical, and adult education programs from education to labor, with staff, funds, contracts moved and program purposes preserved. It is at Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 16. as of July 15, 2026.
Bill S-2928, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform, changes employer rules, wages, postings, enforcement, audits, fees, and worker protections for H-1B and L-1 temporary worker programs. It is at Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of September 29, 2025.
Bill HR-10560, Skilled JOBS Act, sets journeyworker staffing and standards for registered and industry-recognized apprenticeship programs. It is at Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of September 24, 2026.
