Workers for Ontario’s main liquor retailer, who say the government’s plan to open up the alcohol market poses an existential threat to …
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FeaturedImmigrationLabour Shortages
Ontario expands health-care opportunities for newcomers, tackles immigration fraud
The Ontario government has announced significant changes to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) aimed at addressing labour shortages in the health …
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More than 320 workers at the Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa (CASO) are on the brink of striking after nine months of …
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A large Toronto child-care operator is rolling back raises for staff, laying the blame on how the Ontario government is funding the …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Two sides far apart in LCBO contract talks ahead of strike deadline, union says
The union representing workers at Ontario’s main liquor retailer says the two sides remain far apart ahead of a strike deadline. The …
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Council for the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc approved a change in provider for their Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) during the June …
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Queen’s University in Kingston, Ont., began what some are calling “mass layoffs” this week, which could see as many as 30 per …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Windsor, Ont., aluminum products manufacturer fined $55K for workplace injury
A Windsor, Ont.-based aluminum products manufacturer has been fined $55,000 after a worker was injured while operating machinery, the Ontario Ministry of …
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Employment LawFeaturedPayroll
Ontario company’s plan to pay half of workers’ wages in crypto it created shot down by labour board
Two workers have been awarded about $233,000 in back pay after a bid by their employer to pay part of their salaries …
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FeaturedLegislation & ComplianceRecruitmentStaffing
New Ontario rules for staffing agencies, recruiters and immigration now in effect
Two significant regulatory changes impacting employers in Ontario are in effect as of July 1, 2024 — including protections for vulnerable workers …



