A cleaning contractor at a municipal facility in Dartmouth, N.S., terminated employees to prevent unionization efforts, according to unfair labour practice complaints filed with the Nova Scotia Labour… To continue …
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Restaurant fined $55,000 after worker injured in workplace violence incident in London, Ont.
A Vancouver-based restaurant company has been fined $55,000 after a worker was assaulted by a patron at its London, Ont. location and the employer failed to have proper workplace violence …
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Ottawa targets driver misclassification in trucking sector inspection blitz in GTA
The federal government will conduct an inspection blitz in Hamilton and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) in the coming weeks to identify violations of worker classification rules under the Canada …
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Nova Scotia expands workers’ compensation coverage, extends appeal deadline to 90 days
Nova Scotia’s Workers’ Compensation Act will undergo significant changes on Jan. 1, 2026, expanding protections for workers and streamlining processes for employers. The amendments modernize the syste… To continue reading, …
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What a landmark Australian Uber Eats, DoorDash pay deal could mean for delivery drivers
By Michael Rawling, University of Technology Sydney Food delivery drivers could win a major pay boost and better working conditions, under a landmark deal jointly proposed by the Transport Workers’ …
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Alberta introduces law limiting regulatory oversight of professionals’ personal expression
Alberta has introduced legislation that would restrict professional regulatory bodies from disciplining members for off-duty speech and prohibit mandatory diversity training unrelated to job competenc… To continue reading, create a …
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3Twenty Modular fined $100,000 after wall collapse injures worker
A Saskatchewan construction company has been fined $100,000 after a worker suffered serious injuries when a wall fell on their leg at a worksite in Corman Park. 3Twenty Modular pleaded …
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Thirteen teacher complaints made in three months, misconduct report shows
By Maggie Macintosh | Winnipeg Free Press There were 13 disclosures about teacher-related misconduct — with an “almost even” split between employer and public tipsters — during the first qua… To continue reading, …
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Ontario Federation of Labour investigating workplace complaint outside grievance process
The Ontario Federation of Labour is investigating a workplace complaint that bypassed the regular grievance process established with its employees’ union, the Canadian Office and Professional Employee… To continue reading, …
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British Columbia employers can no longer ask workers for sick notes for their first two short-term health absences each year under new employment standards rules that took effect Nov. 12. …