December 21, 2020
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and its partners are working to help ensure newcomers receive the services and support they need to feel they truly belong and have found a new home in the province. The Honourable Gerry Byrne,…
December 14, 2020
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Skills and Labour, today announced the appointment of Suzanne Hollett as interim Chief Review Commissioner of the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Review Division (WHSCRD), effective January 1, 2021. Biographical information is provided…
December 10, 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, today is a day to celebrate a made-in-Newfoundland and Labrador success story – and not just a…
November 4, 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’s a pleasure today to highlight the success of this summer’s student employment programming. Each year,…
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…
