Recent developments in Canadian labour policy spotlight the concerted efforts by federal, provincial, and territorial labour ministers to tackle key issues in workplace safety and legal compliance. Hosted by Seamus …
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In New Brunswick, the minimum wage increased to $15.30 per hour on April 2, marking a significant adjustment aimed at enhancing living standards for low-wage workers, according to the provincial …
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U.S.-based library group says firing of chief librarian in Ontario town over op-ed was wrong
By Richard Hutton | The Lake Report A second U.S.-based group has stepped forward in defence of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library’s former CEO and chief librarian. The Association of Library Professionals …
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Unifor and CN Autoport reached a tentative agreement today, after the conciliator invited the union back to the negotiating table at the company’s request. Details will be shared with Autoport members …
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Marine Atlantic workers file for conciliation, Unifor says employer is stalling bargaining
Unifor has taken formal steps to initiate a conciliation process on behalf of workers at Marine Atlantic, citing the employer’s reluctance to engage in meaningful negotiations. Representing employees through Locals …
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Concerning customer behaviour has Kirkland Lake, Ont., considering new customer code of conduct
By Marissa Lentz | TimminsToday.com Some concerning customer behaviour has Kirkland Lake considering a new code of conduct policy. Created to help municipal staff determine responses to unwanted behaviours and outline …
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Ontario minimum wage rising to $17.20 on Oct. 1, 2024 – will be second highest in Canada
Ontario is increasing its minimum wage to $17.20 an hour on Oct. 1, 2024. That’s a 3.9 per cent increase from the current level of $16.55 per hour, the province …
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Three Ottawa-based corporations, directors fined $720,000 for failure to pay wages, produce records
Three Ottawa-based corporations and directors have been fined $720,000 by an Ontario court for failure to pay wages and produce records. 11997629 Canada Ltd., 8633177 Canada Inc. and 9039376 Canada …
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By Andrew Bates | Telegraph Journal A Fredericton contractor has been fined $7,500 related to a 2022 collapse that sent a crane and its operator into the Canaan River. Caldwell & …
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Starting Oct. 1, 2024, workers in Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.) will gain access to paid sick leave, marking a significant update to the province’s Employment Standards Act. This legislative change …