By Kyle Darbyson | Sault Star A long-time employee of Thessalon First Nation (TFN) is suing the community’s leadership for wrongful termination ($750,000) and punitive damages ($100,000) in the wake of last …
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Westpower Equipment Ltd. has been ordered to pay a $330,000 fine after pleading guilty to a charge related to a fatal accident at a Calgary job site. The decision was …
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Ontario is set to eliminate the requirement for employees to provide a doctor’s note to justify short-term sick leave. This move is part of a broader initiative by the provincial …
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Manufacturing company fined $110K in workplace fatality, president was operating forklift
Performance Finishing & Fabrication Inc., a custom metal manufacturing firm based in Vars, Ont., has been fined $110,000 after pleading guilty to a safety violation that led to a worker’s …
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Manitoba bolsters mental health support for first responders with new trauma-informed services
The Manitoba government has announced a new initiative to enhance trauma-informed support services for first responders, acknowledging the mental health challenges faced by this workforce. Premier Wab Kinew emphasized the …
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Ottawa launches Industrial Inquiry Commission to tackle labour disputes at West Coast ports
The federal government has launched an Industrial Inquiry Commission to investigate persistent labour issues at the West Coast ports, which have experienced significant disruptions affecting the national supply chain. The …
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The Confédération des syndicats nationaux (CSN) has formally sought to unionize Amazon’s DXT4 warehouse in Laval, Que., marking a potentially historic shift for labour organization in Québec’s Amazon facilities. On …
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The British Columbia government has confirmed that minimum wage rates across the province will increase in 2024 to match the rate of inflation, according to an order in council. This …
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Boucher Bros. Lumber fined $102,000 after worker injured by wood planer
Boucher Bros. Lumber Ltd. has been ordered to pay $102,000 following a guilty plea for violating Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act. The penalty stems from a workplace incident …
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Rising minimum wage in Ontario could bring hard choices, says business advocate in Thunder Bay
By Sandi Krasowski | The Chronicle-Journal Effective Oct. 1, the Ontario government will increase the minimum wage from $16.55 per hour to $17.20, which will impact some employers, a business advocate …