The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) has been fined $80,000 after a worker suffered a critical injury during a forklift training session at its London warehouse. The June 2022 …
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Remote work reduced gender discrimination — returning to the office may change that
By Laura Doering, University of Toronto and András Tilcsik, University of Toronto Return-to-office mandates are spreading across North America, with Canada’s major banks, the Ontario government, Amazon and Facebook calling employees back into the office. These moves …
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Paint manufacturer fined $150,000 after worker killed by unguarded machine in Mississauga, Ont.
A Mississauga, Ont., paint manufacturer has been fined $150,000 after a worker died when his clothing became entangled in an unguarded mixing machine. Pigments Services Canada Inc., which operates as …
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Court dismisses worker’s bid for late review of CERB, CRB ineligibility decision
The Federal Court has dismissed an individual’s request for more time to challenge a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) decision that found she was ineligible for pandemic income support benefits, including …
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Workplace Law Talks 2025 attracts national audience of HR professionals, business leaders, and lawyers
More than 160 HR professionals, employment lawyers, and business from across Canada attended the Workplace Law Talks 2025 conference in Toronto on Oct. 23, gathering to discuss the rapidly evolving …
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Sand supplier fined $150,000 after worker injured in conveyer near Entwistle, Alta.
A sand and gravel company has been fined $150,000 after a worker suffered serious injuries when he became entangled in a conveyer system on a construction site near Entwistle, Alta. …
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Saskatchewan lays first charges against employers under immigration protection act
Saskatchewan has charged three employers with violating provincial laws designed to protect foreign workers, marking the first criminal charges laid under the province’s immigration protection legisla… Free Membership Required To …
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B.C. proposes 27 weeks of job-protected medical leave for workers with serious illness
British Columbia employers will need to hold positions for up to 27 weeks for employees recovering from serious illness or injury under proposed amendments to the Employment Standards Act announced …
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Ontario introduces automatic credential recognition for healthcare workers as it aims to reduce barriers
Ontario will automatically recognize credentials for doctors and nurses licensed in other Canadian provinces under legislation introduced Monday, part of a broader push to reduce regulatory barriers and speed up …
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New Brunswick honours Indigenous advocate and youth leader for human rights work
The New Brunswick government recognized two advocates for their work advancing human rights and equity at a ceremony in Fredericton on Oct. 9. Anita Joseph of Elsipogtog First Nation received …


