An Ontario court has stayed a class action lawsuit against Lyft over the classification of their drivers as independent contractors. Lyft is …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedPensions
83 cents on the dollar: Ontario’s Pay Equity Office uncovers persistent gender pension gap
A new report by Ontario’s Pay Equity Office has revealed a persistent gender pension gap. The research paper, “Understanding the Gender Pension …
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Employees of Thessalon First Nation (TFN) are applying to join the United Steelworkers, an action some allege is born of the poor …
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Mental Health
Living beyond schizophrenia: The inspiring story of Chatham, Ont.-resident Gordon Chandler
Gordon Chandler is proof it’s possible to live your best life after a mental health diagnosis. The Chatham resident, who lives with …
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CompensationHR NewsLegislation & Compliance
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 …
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Labour Relations
Hundreds of workers declare unified front ahead of negotiations at Queen’s University
By Michelle Dorey Forestell | Kingstonist.com Unions representing 5,000 workers at Queen’s University came out swinging today in what they anticipate will …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Non-Public Funds workers in Kingston, Ont., set to return to work after 100 days on picket line
By Owen Fullerton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter After nearly 100 days on the picket lines for civilian military workers in cities including Kingston, …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Toronto dairy company fined $110,000 after worker suffers severe burns
Lactalis Canada Inc., a Toronto-based dairy products manufacturer, has been fined $110,000 following a workplace injury that left an employee with severe …
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In what it says are its strongest measures yet to get drunk drivers off the road, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) says …
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FeaturedLegislation & ComplianceWorkplace Safety & OHS
Ontario proposes enhanced WSIB coverage for firefighters
The Ontario government has announced plans to introduce legislation that, if passed, would bring significant enhancements to the benefits and protections afforded …
