Posted on: October 02 2024
If you’re passionate about shaping business and employment policy in Nova Scotia, and have business, financial, employment, or legislative experience, and are familiar with WCB/OHS/Labour and…
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Posted on: October 01 2024
With great sadness, Employer Advisor Nova Scotia shares the news that our beloved fellow Board member, Rick Feehan, passed away on Friday September 26, 2024. Rick actively held roles on the…
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Posted on: February 26 2024
EMPLOYER ADVISOR NOVA SCOTIA SOCIETY (OEA NS) ABOUT OEA NS Serving employers throughout Nova Scotia, Employer Advisor Nova Scotia (OEA NS) is a not-for-profit society that supports employers, business…
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Posted on: April 27 2023
We just posted our latest Email Mailout! In this issue we provide information about April 28 - Canada’s National Day of Mourning, a day to remember those who have lost their lives, or…
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Posted on: February 28 2023
Wanting to make a lasting and positive impact on Nova Scotia business and workplaces? Our Employer Advisor Term Position: May 2023 – June 2024 presents the opportunity for an…
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Posted on: June 23 2021
Business Development & Communications Advisor
Training & Education Services Advisor
Employer Advisor Nova Scotia Society
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Posted on: July 31 2020
Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, chief medical officer of health for Nova Scotia, gave a COVID-19 update today, July 31. You can watch a recording of the media briefing or…
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Posted on: July 09 2020
Health Canada is advising Canadians that certain hand sanitizers are being recalled from the market because they contain industrial-grade ethanol that has not been authorized for use in hand…
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Posted on: July 02 2020
News Release
FAQ reopening Atlantic Travel Bubble
Events, theatres and venues COVID-19 prevention guidelines
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Posted on: May 28 2020
Premier MacNeil made three announcements on May 27, 2020 related to the business reopening plan for Nova Scotia, a small business grant to assist small business restart and a stimulus package to…
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Posted on: March 24 2020
English: https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20200322001 French: https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20200322002 A recording of Sunday's news conference is available here: …
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Posted on: March 16 2020
Interested in being a part of our Board? OEA NS Society Board of Directors is looking for new Directors to fill 2 vacancies. The OEA NS Society Board of Directors is an industry sector…
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Posted on: March 16 2020
PLEASE NOTE All upcoming training and events scheduled at OEA NS Society and the WCB Act Consultation have been postponed until further notice in light of the current Covid-19 situation. OEA NS…
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Posted on: February 14 2020
OEA NS Office will be closed on Monday February 17, 2020 for Heritage Day. This year, Nova Scotia is celebrating the community of Africville. A small close-knit community that was located on the…
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Posted on: February 07 2020
On January 30, 2020, the Nova Scotia Premier's Office announced the following upcoming changes to take effect April 1, 2020: A $1 increase in minimum wage. Minimum wage, which is currently at…
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Posted on: January 17 2020
We just posted our latest Email Mailout for! Check it out here: OEA NS Janaury Newsletter In this issue we provide our 2020 Training Calendar, some training deals only available till February 3, 2020!…
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Posted on: January 14 2020
Upcoming Holidays: Islander Day - PEI February 17, 2020 Family Day - Alberta, BC, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, and Ontario February 17, 2020 Heritage Day - Nova Scotia February 17,…
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Posted on: January 08 2020
January 8, 2019 OEA NS Society Office is closed due to a winter storm that is affecting the province. Advisors will still be available throughout the day via email and new intakes can reach us at…
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Posted on: October 17 2019
The Federal Election will be taking place on Monday, October 21, 2019! If you have not already done so, we encourage all eligible voters to get out and CAST YOUR BALLOT! As an employer, do you…
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Posted on: August 16 2019
Yesterday’s Business Insurance newsletter features a study of Texas workers’ compensation claims handled by a large insurance carrier. It shows the association of prolonged physical…
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Posted on: August 01 2019
124 Years is an amazing accomplishment! Please note: OEA NS Office will be closed on Monday August 5, 2019 for Natal Day. We will re-open on Tuesday August 6, 2019. Wishing you all a lovely and…
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Posted on: July 26 2019
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Nova Scotia Branch is releasing a Labour Standards Report on August 1, 2019 from 10am - 11am. Location: Halifax Central Library Room 301 The report provides…
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Posted on: June 28 2019
Please note that OEA NS office will be closed for Canada Day on Monday July 1, 2019. We will re-open on Tuesday July 2, 2019.
We wish everyone a lovely and safe Canada Day weekend!
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Posted on: May 24 2019
We are so pleased to welcome Katie Roebothan to OEA NS Society. Check out our latest email mail out with information on upcoming courses. OEA NS May 23, 2019 email mailout. Stay tuned to our…
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Posted on: May 17 2019
On May 12, 2019 OEA NS celebrated its 11th Anniversary of Navigating Employers to Business Success! We are so encouraged by the last 10 years! Take a look at our latest email mail out as we looked…
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Posted on: May 08 2019
National Nursing Week is Monday, May 6, to Sunday, May 12, 2019. Developed by the International Council of Nurses, this year's theme is Nurses: A Voice to Lead – Health for All. The…
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Posted on: May 08 2019
OEA NS is turning 11! Also, it is time to register for our Employing a Worker with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder session on May 15, 2019! View our latest Email mailout with information…
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Posted on: April 24 2019
It has been stated many times but the statement still reigns true, Work is Important. If a worker has a mental illness and does not receive support or understanding in the workplace that could…
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Posted on: April 18 2019
Please note: OEA NS Office will be closed on Good Friday - April 19, 2019. We will re-open on Easter Monday and look forward to connecting with you then.
Have a lovely and safe Easter Weekend!
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Posted on: March 15 2019
We have an immediate opening for a full time Barrister/Solicitor. Please share this information if you know someone who may be interested in a labour and employment legal practice with OEA…
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Posted on: March 08 2019
OEA NS Society Board of Directors To view full Board profiles and the list of all Board members, please visit the About Us section of our website. OEA NS Society Board of Directors is…
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Posted on: March 08 2019
Check out our March 2019 email blast from OEA NS including Board of Directors announcements, training updates, how OEA NS celebrated International Women's Day and more! Want to receive…
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Posted on: January 24 2019
WCB NS is modernizing their systems and processes to provide, employers, workers and service providers with better service and more online options. Employers can read more about changes that are being…
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Posted on: January 22 2019
Bernadine MacAulay, OEA NS Board President, recently began a new role as General Counsel for the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society. This is also a new role within the Nova Scotia Barristers…
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Posted on: January 16 2019
The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission has online resources to help employers address sexual harassment in the workplace. The free resources they have made available includes a sample Sexual…
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Posted on: January 11 2019
There is a new Domestic Violence Leave under the Nova Scotia Labour Standards Code which will allow employees to take time off work when dealing with domestic violence. The Department of Labour and…
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Posted on: January 11 2019
The Occupational and Environmental Medical Association of Canada (OEMAC) is the largest national association of physicians with an interest in occupational and environmental medicine (OEM). OEMAC…
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