By Employment and Social Development Canada | Government of Canada Federal, provincial and territorial labour ministers met on April 14 to advance work on priority issues in workplaces across Canada. …
April 2023
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Anne Tennier reappointed as president and CEO of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
By Employment and Social Development Canada | Government of Canada The Government of Canada is committed to appointing highly qualified candidates to serve the best interests of Canadians. Today, Minister of Labour Seamus …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Bittersweet victory: UFCW wins arbitration, but awarded no remedy in case with ‘unique facts and difficult realities’
The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) union won an arbitration case against an Ontario nursing home, but the victory was bittersweet as there was no remedy attached to the …
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As the landscape of employment and labour law continues to evolve, it is essential to stay informed about significant legal decisions that shape the rights and obligations of both employers …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Unifor members ratify new contract with Fairmont Empress Hotel with wage increases of 14.5%
by Uniforby UniforBy Unifor The membership of Unifor Local 4276 voted overwhelmingly on April 12 to ratify a new three-year contract with their employer at the Fairmont Empress Hotel. “Unifor members at the …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Gig work ‘What We Heard’ report available online from B.C. government
By Ministry of Labour | British Columbia Feedback gathered through the Province’s public engagement about app-based ride-hailing and food-delivery work has been compiled into a “what we heard” report. The …
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In recent years, there has been increased interest in the differences between employment laws in Canada and the United States. While there are many similarities between the two countries, there …
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
The power of language: How rhetoric awareness can combat hiring bias and discrimination
By Rayyan Dabbous, University of Toronto I first realized the usefulness of literary theory to the issue of hiring discrimination when I came across an article about a permanent resident …
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By Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development | Mines | Government of Ontario The Ontario government is working for the province’s 29,000 mine workers by introducing new rules to improve …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Ontario dentist that accused terminated worker of falsifying job-search records loses appeal
An Ontario employer that accused a terminated worker of falsifying job-search records has lost its appeal that she failed to mitigate her damages. SG was terminated without cause from her …