By Stephanie Mayell, University of Toronto; Janet McLaughlin, Wilfrid Laurier University, and Jenna L Hennebry, Wilfrid Laurier University Migrant agricultural workers are employed in one of Canada’s most hazardous industries. …
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By Constantin Colonescu, MacEwan University On July 1, Greece introduced a six-day work week for some categories of employees, namely those working for private businesses that provide 24/7 services. The …
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By Ena Chadha, York University, Canada Police in Canada recently charged Frank Stronach, the founder of auto parts manufacturer Magna International, with multiple sexual offences dating back to 1977. The …
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Opinion/CommentaryProfessional Misconduct
Professional misconduct can end a career – who should get a second chance?
By Marta Rychert, Massey University; Kate Diesfeld, Auckland University of Technology, and Lois Surgenor, University of Otago We all make mistakes at work. And many factors can contribute to professional …
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ImmigrationOpinion/Commentary
Why Canada must act urgently to give undocumented migrants legal status
By Delphine Nakache, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa; Idil Atak, Toronto Metropolitan University; Jason Foster, Athabasca University, and Luin Goldring, York University, Canada Since the Canadian government announced in December 2021 …
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By Ilona Dougherty, University of Waterloo; Amelia Clarke, University of Waterloo, and Ana Ferrer, University of Waterloo There is no shortage of hand-wringing about young people and the hours they …
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June 23 was World Whistleblower Day. It’s an opportunity to stop and remember that whistleblowing is an act of courage, often undertaken by individuals with a deep sense of duty …
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Opinion/Commentary
How blockchain technology could help to prevent child labour in global supply chains
By Umair Choksy, University of Stirling How would you feel if the phone in your pocket or the chocolate treat you just enjoyed was made using child labour? The idea …
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Occupational Health & SafetyOpinion/Commentary
Gig platform workers need better health and well-being protections
By Atieh Razavi Yekta, University of British Columbia The rise of technology in the workplace, labour market deregulation and the decline in union representation have all significantly impacted the occupational …
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Opinion/Commentary
Ontario’s expansion of alcohol to convenience stores is a covert union avoidance strategy
By Steven Tufts, York University, Canada The Ontario government has announced it’s expediting its plan to get beer into thousands of convenience stores. The announcement received immediate backlash, primarily against …