A job applicant at Coca-Cola has lost his appeal of an earlier ruling by the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) that it had no jurisdiction over the company and its …
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
‘Computer says no’: more employers are using AI to recruit, increasing the risk of discrimination
By Angelo Capuano, CQUniversity Australia Imagine being the most qualified person for a job and not getting a call-back or not being selected for an interview. As recruitment decisions shift …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Glass installer who was terminated after workplace injury awarded loss of earning benefits by Ontario’s WSIB
A glass installer who suffered a low back and neck injury has been awarded loss of earnings benefits by the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal after he was …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Manitoba set to introduce anti-scab legislation and simplify union certification process
In a significant move for labour rights, the Manitoba government is reportedly planning to introduce anti-scab legislation and implement single-step union certification, a decision that has garnered strong support from …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Service Canada launches new dashboard for My Service Canada Account
Service Canada has announced the launch of a new dashboard for the My Service Canada Account (MSCA), aiming to streamline access to various government services for over 5.6 million users. …
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
Canadians are losing faith in the economy — and it’s affecting their perception of inequality
By Scott Schieman, University of Toronto; Alexander Wilson, University of Toronto, and Jiarui Liang, University of Toronto Nearly half of Canadian workers feel as though the economic conditions in Canada …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Unifor criticizes FTG Aerospace for using replacement workers amid labour dispute
Unifor has criticized FTG Aerospace for its decision to employ replacement workers, commonly known as ‘scabs,’ at its Toronto facility, amid an ongoing labor dispute. This move has sparked concerns …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
CRA updates form T2200, eliminates temporary flat rate for home office expenses for 2023 tax year
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced plans to introduce an updated Form T2200 for the 2023 tax year, aimed at streamlining the process for employees claiming deductions for home …
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Employment ContractsFeatured
Worker on 18-month contract, fired after six weeks for harsh wording in email, awarded more than $80,000
A fixed-term contract worker, hired for 18 months but terminated after six weeks, has been awarded more than $80,000 — the value of the full term of the contract — …
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Sexual Harassment
Former dispatcher at Iron Workers union was fired for harassment, not his disability: Ontario Human Rights Tribunal
A former dispatcher at an Ontario union, fired for harassment on the base of sex or sexuality, has had his human rights complaint dismissed by a tribunal. The worker, RL, …
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