2011 WCB Rate Packages to be mailed out in the next week.
The WCB will be mailing out in the last week of August, 2010, to 18,000 registered employers, their 2011 Premium Rate package.
Contained in that package is information about the Office of the Employer Advisor. If you have questions about your rate information you can contact the WCB Assessment Dept. or call us at OEA.
Minimum Wage Set to Increase in Nova Scotia on October 1, 2010
Be advised that the minimum wage for experienced and inexperienced employees in Nova Scotia is set to increase effective October 1, 2010.
The minium wage order regulations are found in sections 50 and 52 of the Labour Standards Code.
Go to www.gov.ns.ca/justregulations/regs for more information.
OEA's New "Employer Advisor"
The OEA Board of Directors and staff are pleased to "welcome" Angela Peckford who has joined "OEA Nova Scotia" as our newest Employer Advisor on Thursday May 20.
Angela will work with Mary Morris, OEA Program Manager out of the Halifax office. Both employer advisors will continue to travel extensively, meeting with employers on their work sites.
Angela comes to OEA with extensive background in Workers' Compensation, Labour Standars, policy and claims process.
We are pleased to welcome Angela who will provide services and assistance to employers across Nova Scotia!
To reach Angela directly, call 902.225.1667. To reach Mary Morris directly, call 902.401.8490.
OEA: WHERE EMPLOYERS GET THE HELP THEY NEED!
OEA PHONE LINES
The OEA no longer has "land lines" for telephones and is only using cell phones. We currently do not have a toll free number.
We continue to be pleased to serve you directly so please call Mary Morris, Director at 902.401.8490 or Angela Peckford, Employer Advisor at 902.225.1667.
Thank you
OEA Nova Scotia is now a registered Society!
On January 18, 2010 OEA Nova Scotia became an incorporated Society under Joint Stocks.
OEA Nova Scotia made the decision to incorporate in response to the needs of Nova Scotia businesses to be assured that the OEA will continue permanently in Nova Scotia.
The OEA Board of Directors has met since becoming registered and is working to ensure the long term provisions of programs and services in the years to come.
We are delighted to be a registered business in Nova Scotia!
Office of the Employer Advisor is Nominated for an ACHRA Award!
The Office of the Employer Advisor, Nova Scotia was recently nominated for a "2009 ACHRA Award" in the area of "Strategic Partnerships". ACHRA Award nominees were celebrated at a gala evening at the World Trade and Convention Center on September 24/09 as part of this year's Atlantic Canada Human Resources conference. OEA presented a session at this year's conference and also participated in the trade show.
The Strategic Partnership award recognizes a group or individual that has applied a successful link between organizational strategy and human resources. Initiatives must be aligned with a strategic plan and communicated throughout to create strong and effective leadership. The Strategy must be clearly integral to business practice.
Congratulations to all the nominees for this year's awards and to OEA and the Nova Scotia business community for this nomination. This is a collective success OEA shares with all the system partners! We wish OEA continued business success in Nova Scotia.
The Supreme Court of Newfoundland Trial Division Case: Ryan Estate vs. Universal Marine
The Supreme Court of Newfoundland, Trial Divison has ruled that the statutory bar prohibiting employees and their families from suing employers for injuries suffered or death occuring in the course of employment is operative in the contenxt of navigation and shipping.
In Ryan Estate vs. Universal Marine the court over ruled the Newfoundland WHSCC and held that the families of two deceased fishermen were entitled to sue the designer, builder, and inspector for the negligent design, construction and inspection of the vessel "Ryan's Commander" which capsized.
This decision has significant implications for businesses involved in shipping, offshore, oil, gas and could have potential repercussions in other industries in the federal domain.
OEA and other agencies will be monitoring this case closely to see if it is appealed and if so, what involvement we might have. The information above was reprinted from a release by the law firm of Stewart McKelvey. For a full copy of the text you are welcome to contact OEA at mary.morris@oea-novascotia.org or contact the author of the document at Cecily J. Strickland at 709.570.8826.