The union representing Ontario’s college faculties says it will be in a legal strike position as of Jan. 4., after saying there’s …
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Employment LawWorkplace Safety & OHS
Workplace harassment mismanagement clears path for employee damages outside WSIB: Arbitrator
An arbitrator has ruled that an employee can seek damages for breaches of a collective agreement and duty of care, despite the …
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FeaturedLegislation & ComplianceWorkplace Safety & OHS
Legislative alert: Mandatory minimum workplace safety fines coming to Ontario
by Norm Keithby Norm KeithBy Norm Keith and Anil Nair On Nov. 27, 2024, the Ontario government proposed an amendment to Ontario’s workplace safety legislation, introducing …
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Labour Relations
Talks between Clear Medical Imaging, Unifor break off – union to seek first contract interest arbitration
Bargaining talks between Clear Medical Imaging and Unifor Local 2458 broke off Friday after the employer arrived at the table without a …
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FeaturedImmigration
Migrant worker advocacy group launches ‘Bad Boss Tour’ campaign targeting employers, government agencies in Ontario
Justice for Migrant Workers (J4MW) has launched a campaign aimed at exposing workplace abuses faced by migrant workers in Ontario and addressing …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Ontario’s College Employer Council calls faculty strike threat unnecessary amid financial challenges
Faculty at Ontario’s publicly funded colleges could be in a position to strike early in 2025 after their union requested a no …
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Ontario’s college faculty could begin labour action early in the new year after requesting a “no board” report from the Ministry of …
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Workers at Clear Medical Imaging have rejected their employer’s latest contract proposal, according to a statement from Unifor. The union said 96 …
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Labour Relations
Construction unions IUOE and Carpenters’ Council partner to strengthen worker representation
The International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 793, and the Carpenters’ Regional Council have signed a partnership agreement to enhance worker representation …
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Employment LawFeatured
When the clock runs out: Human rights ruling sets clear limits on discrimination claims
by Norm Keithby Norm KeithBy Norm Keith and Anil Nair A recent decision by the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) provides guidance regarding time limits …