The federal minimum wage in Canada is rising to $17.30 an hour on April 1, 2024. This is a 3.9 per cent increase from the current wage rate of $16.65 …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Firing of Canada Post worker who was ‘uncivil’ and ‘insubordinate’ upheld by arbitrator
Canada Post was justified in firing worker for cause who an arbitrator described as “generally agreeable” and a good worker because of a pattern of conduct and speech that were …
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B.C. worker who claimed company president called him ‘old as dirt’ before termination has human rights claim dismissed
A 70-year-old worker who claimed he was fired because of his age after the president of his company allegedly said he was “old as dirt” and “ought to be retiring …
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Toronto-based Monkhouse Law has welcomed two new associates to its practice. Andrew Monkhouse, managing partner, made the announcement in a LinkedIn post. Joining the firm are Emily Kim and Taiwo …
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Workplace News
Unifor calls for all-party support in Nova Scotia of opposition NDP bill that would ban use of replacement workers
Unifor is calling for all political parties in Nova Scotia to lineup behind legislation from the NDP that would amend the Trade Union Act and ban the use of replacement …
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Occupational Health & SafetyWorkplace News
Toronto bakery Breadsource Corporation fined $57K for workplace safety regulations
Breadsource Corporation, located at 1820 Ellesmere Rd., in Toronto has been fined $57,000 following a workplace incident where a worker sustained injuries. Justice of the Peace Grace Lin issued the …
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Workplace News
British Columbia enhances Provincial Nominee Program to aid international workers and curb exploitation
In a recent move by the government, British Columbia is set to reform its Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) to provide clearer pathways for international workers while combating exploitation by …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Divisional Court upholds human rights tribunal jurisdiction over unionized worker discrimination claims
The Ontario Divisional Court has dismissed an application by the London District Catholic School Board seeking to limit the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario’s authority to hear discrimination complain… Free …
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Ontario court approves $30 million class-action settlement over employment status of Canadian Hockey League players in OHL, WHL and QMJHL
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has approved a $30 million settlement resolving class action lawsuits regarding the employment status of players in the Canadian Hockey League’s Ontario Hockey Le… …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Manitoba’s proposed changes on replacement workers, card check certification applauded by Canadian Labour Congress
The Manitoba government’s proposed new legislation aimed at bolstering workers’ rights within the province is being applauded by unions. The introduction of laws to prohibit the use of replacement workers …