In light of evolving economic circumstances, the Canadian government has made significant modifications to the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program to better align with the country’s labour market needs. Randy …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Worker’s appeal for loss of earnings benefit denied, permanent disability award affirmed
In a recent Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) decision out of British Columbia, a steel forming operator who sustained a left shoulder impingement syndrome from lifting a sheet of metal …
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Workplace News
Unifor critical of Bell’s handling of terminations via virtual group meetings, says union reps were muted
Unifor is criticizing the way Bell is handling the termination of workers. The union said that “hundreds” of its members were terminated on virtual group meetings on March 20. “These …
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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 …