NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre made several stops in B.C. last week aiming to convince voters their parties have solutions for the working class. Both shared …
Monthly Archives
March 2024
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
B.C. implements stricter penalties for commercial truck drivers after infrastructure crashes
The British Columbia government has announced increased penalties for commercial truck drivers involved in crashes affecting infrastructure, as part of a broader initiative to enhance highway safety. According to the …
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By John Watson | Strathmore Times True North, formerly known as the Wheatland Crisis Society in Strathmore, Alta., is facing scrutiny from current and former employees for failures by the operating …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Manitoba introduces legislation to boost worker safety and health protections
The Manitoba government is set to enhance worker safety and health protections through new proposed legislation, announced Labour and Immigration Minister Malaya Marcelino. The proposed legislation, known as Bill 17, …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Warehouse worker, fired after accident involving machine he wasn’t trained or authorized to operate, not entitled to EI benefits: Tribunal
A warehouse worker who operated a reach machine, without proper authorization or training, and was involved in an accident that caused damage is not entitled to Employment Insurance (EI) benefits …
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Occupational Health & SafetyWorkplace News
‘I’m just stuck in limbo’: Labrador woman says she can’t work until she gets an MRI over two years after workplace accident
By Sanuda Ranawake | The Telegraph When Courtney Colbert was knocked off of a snowmobile in Nain while at work, she didn’t expect to be waiting two-and-a half-years to find out …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Canadian small businesses prioritize payroll excellence amid economic challenges, National Payroll Institute survey finds
In recent research by the National Payroll Institute, it has been revealed that Canadian small businesses are emphasizing strong payroll practices amidst challenging economic conditions. The survey indicates that 99% …
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Workplace News
CUPE workers hold informational picket to protest cost-of-living struggles in Prince Albert, Sask.
Healthcare workers from CUPE 5340 picketed the Victoria Hospital on Tuesday in the first of several planned information pickets to be held across the province. CUPE 5430 President Bashir Jalloh said the …
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Featured
Double dismissal: Northwest Protection Services, former employees both leave empty handed in spat over fiduciary duties, confidential information
An Ontario court has dismissed an employer’s lawsuit against two of its former employees, and it also tossed out a counterclaim by those workers. Northwest Protection Services Ltd., a company …
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
Working from home can make us healthier and happier. Employers benefit too. Here’s the evidence if you need any convincing
By Ty Ferguson, University of South Australia; Carol Maher, University of South Australia, and Rachel Curtis, University of South Australia Some of us used to imagine a world where the …