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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Former Opa! Souvlaki worker awarded nearly $40,000 for sexual harassment, poisoned work environment
A former worker at Opa! Souvlaki has been awarded nearly $40,000 by the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario after it concluded she was subjected to sexual harassment, a poisoned work …
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Occupational Health & SafetyWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
Alberta road construction company fined $295,000 after worker’s fatal incident
An Alberta paving and road construction company, Brooks Asphalt & Aggregate Ltd., part of Smith Group Holdings Ltd., has been fined $295,000 following a workplace fatality. The ruling was handed …
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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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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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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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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 …
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Opinion/Commentary
UAW’s Southern strategy: Union revs up drive to get workers employed by foreign automakers to join its ranks
By Bob Bussel, University of Oregon Persuading Southern autoworkers to join a union remains one of the U.S. labor movement’s most enduring challenges, despite persistent efforts by the United Auto …