Nova Scotia has unveiled a new tool for confidential fraud reporting related to organizations funded by the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration’s skills and learning branch. This initiative, announced…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
B.C. unveils more details about labour, employment changes for gig economy workers
British Columbia has unveiled more details about its new legislation aimed at improving the working conditions for app-based ride-hailing and food-delivery gig workers. This move, announced by Harry Bains, Minister…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ottawa boosts bilingual legal services in Nova Scotia with nearly $1.2 million in funding
The federal government is reinforcing its commitment to supporting official language minority communities by enhancing the capacity of organizations to offer legal services in both French and English. On Nov.…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Unifor says B.C.’s proposed legislation for gig economy workers is step in right direction, but it falls short of offering full employment rights
British Columbia’s Labour Minister Harry Bains has proposed new regulations aimed at providing protections for gig workers, who are often classified as “independent contractors” and denied basic workplace rights. While…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
B.C. enhances protections for gig economy workers with new employment standards
British Columbia is poised to enhance the working conditions for gig economy workers in app-based ride-hailing and food delivery services, with the introduction of new protections and employment standards. This…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
B.C. hires more than 300 security officers to protect workers at health-care facilities
In a significant move to bolster the safety of health-care workers and patients in British Columbia, the provincial government has successfully recruited 320 new relational security officers across 26 health-care…
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By Zak Vescera | The Tyee The B.C. government will guarantee new employment rights for ride-hailing and delivery drivers, including a minimum wage and WorkSafeBC coverage, Labour Minister Harry Bains…
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Two men plead guilty in Quebec to employing 71 people without valid work permits following CBSA investigation
In Québec City, Madani El-Behi and Musavye Adelald have pleaded guilty to employing 71 workers without valid work permits in Canada, an investigation led by the Canada Border Services Agency…
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In a move it says is designed to further strengthen worker protections in Ontario, the provincial government has introduced a new piece of legislation, the Working for Workers Four Act,…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ontario proposes legislation to protect over 400,000 workers in restaurant and hospitality industry
In a significant move aimed at enhancing protections for the restaurant and hospitality industry, the Ontario government has proposed new legislation. Titled the Working for Workers Four Act, 2023, this…