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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1970-10-08, Page 78AU88tli48 POST1 Biwasas, owrolici THU1t8DAYI ovr9imit, 8tb frio fiftre.9.rea• befer0.1r!ICW. 411. VI, 0111.11,,, ar. An announcement on the new Minimum Wage and some improvements of Employment Standards in the area • of job security. As of October 1, 1970, the general minimum wage goes up to $1.50/hour, and the construction minimum to $1.75/ hour. Then, on April 1, 1971, the gen- , eral minimum jumps to $1.65/hour, and construction to $1.90/hour. If your wage depends on the estab- lished minimum, get the whole story on the rising minimum wages by writ- ing or phoning the Regional office of the Ontario Department of Labour ware,st you. At the same time the minimum wage goes up, new regulations come into effect to improve your job security. For example, if you work for one of an associated group of companies and are assigned to another company 'in the group for a period of time, you'll get paid for any overtime you work just as if you were still working for the original company. All the other provi- sions of the Act apply the same way. If, for any reason, your company closes down, all wages owed to you (up to $2,000) have preferred claim against the assets of the employer. The same rule covers any vacation ' pay you may have coming (vacation pay must now be held in trust for you by your employer). How much vacation are you en- titled to? The law says you must get at least one week's paid vacation after your first twelve months of employs ment, and two week's paid vacation after each of the next twelve months. Some new teeth in the law. The Employment Standards Branch has the power to assess any money owing to you, either wages, overtime or vacation pay, and to collect it from your employer on your behalf. Employers must also pay the Department a 10% penalty for with- holding any money from you. For the whole story on what these changes mean to you, write or phone your nearest Employment Standards Branch.. idt. Mr. to and •„ Your Ontario Department our Making Ontario a better place to work Toronto - 74 Victoria St. 365-5251 Hamilton- 32 James St. South 527-2951 London - 362 Dundas St. 438-2911 Ottawa - Pebb Bldg., 2197 Riverside Dr. 731-2566 Sault Sts, Marie -1.25 Brock St. 949-3331 HON. DALTON BALES, Q.C., MINISTER. ion, oo c. dry Jet HURON-PERTH TB AND RD ASSOCIATION MEE:TING Mrs. Edith Brothers presided at the regular Huron-Perth TB ariil Respiratory Disease Assoc- Wien Meeting in Sea forth, Routine reports were given by Comniitte Chairm en, Torn Leiper, Lownesnoro, ported that the Pulmonary Func- tion Mathine purchased by the Association is preSetitly in 8ii•at- fejt General Hospital and tat hio comznittec haft recommended that tests be taken by "Pair Go- ers" for three days. The machine will also be useo st mPietings for sufferers of chronic bronchitis, emphysema and asthma planned for Goddrich and Stratford in the hear futate.: Mrs. itidith Fisher of Miteliell said that Dr. Owen Clarke, Medical DireCtor of the l3eck Chest DiSeages Unit Would be present at the meetinOi In duStrieS in the area, WO, are being approached with riVards Ina4ing Onible tiMietii4K Rom antes. Mrs. Fisher said that bUrsaries had been awarded to two students enrolled in the Inhalation Therapy two-year course at Fanahaige College, The Rehabilitation and Social Service repOrt Presented by George Watt of Blyth indicated that Drugs and Inhalation Ther- apy Machines has been provided for patients as nedeSeary, He th a forth-coming roferorred to 11.lil0ial of 4040144m PAgOtpe perSOUS and, said his 'Committee is vitally concerned with the project. Mrs, Beryl Davidson, the Assoc- iation's Director told the meeting that .Christmas Seal Campaign pr'o'cedures ate ill ptill'eSs$ CHICKEN SUPPER Duff's United• Church, Wal ton, will serve a Chicken Supper'; Wed. rieliday; November 4th. Watch for fiirther annOtilleehlent , W. I. OFFERS SHORT COURSE The Majestic Wonien's institute are offering a short course on "Accessories For The Home". In this course you Will learn the simplicity; attractiveness and use- fulness of accesories in your hOme well as learning to make a '-cushion cover. Any interested persons in the community are asked to contact Mrs.- F. Parish, 887-6021 or Mrs. James ArMstrong 8$7.6758 before October OM