By J.P. Antonacci | The Hamilton Spectator Three years after a farm worker was killed in a Norfolk County ginseng field, charges against the farm’s owners and a supervisor …
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Workplace Safety & OHS
Waterford waste disposal company convicted in 2022 workplace death of truck driver
By J.P. Antonacci | The Hamilton Spectator Emma Richard awoke to the sound of her mother screaming. She ran down the stairs to …
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FeaturedTraining & Development
Ontario spending $3 million to help veterans enter skilled trades
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Ontario government is allocating $3 million over three years to Helmets to Hardhats Canada to support 650 active and former Canadian …
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Brampton, Ont., says transit and other local services are facing disruptions and delays after 1,200 municipal employees went on strike. CUPE 831, …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Ontario Federation of Labour backs private member’s bill for workplace heat protections
A proposed law aimed at protecting workers from heat-related hazards in the workplace received public support this week from the Ontario Federation …
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Employment LawFeaturedLabour Relations
Arbitrator upholds TTC’s drug and alcohol test of bus operator found sleeping on duty
An arbitrator has upheld the Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC) decision to administer a drug and alcohol test to a bus operator who …
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Employment Law
Arbitrator rules against Oxford County worker’s creed-based challenge to COVID-19 testing policy
An arbitrator has dismissed a grievance filed by the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 1146, on behalf of a former Oxford …
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Workers with Unifor Local 2458 at Clear Medical Imaging are set to resume negotiations on Friday, November 8, marking a critical juncture …
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By Connor Luczka | Stratford Times After multiple cancelled council meetings and three residents were suspended from city property in Stratford, Ont., over …
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Employment LawFeaturedLegislation & Compliance
Ontario passes fifth Working for Workers Act, enhancing protections and opportunities for workers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOntario has enacted its fifth Working for Workers Act, introducing a series of measures aimed at improving worker protections, supporting frontline staff, …