Ontario Proposes Ban on Workers Paying for Uniforms
Ontario introduces legislation to ban employers from requiring employees to pay for mandatory uniforms, aiming to protect workers in hospitality and entertainment sectors.
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Group Calls for End to Gender Pay Gap in Canada
A Canadian advocacy organization is urging the government and businesses to prioritize closing the gender pay gap, emphasizing that funding decisions reflect societal values and economic fairness.
Air Canada Must Pay Pilots Denied Religious Vaccine Exemptions
An arbitrator has ruled that Air Canada violated human rights by denying religious exemptions to seven Christian pilots, ordering back pay for six months of lost income.
Ontario Proposes Ban on Mandatory Uniform Costs
The Ontario government is introducing legislation to prohibit employers from requiring workers to pay for their own uniforms, aiming to protect employee wages and reduce financial burdens.
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Canada Moves Closer to National Worker Certification Standards
Ontario's proposal for harmonizing construction worker certifications across provinces gains support, aiming to reduce barriers and costs for inter-provincial labor mobility by 2027.
Air Canada to Pay Pilots Denied Religious Vaccine Exemptions
An arbitrator has ruled that Air Canada must provide back pay to seven pilots who were denied religious exemptions from the airline's mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy during the pandemic.
Quebec Unions Demand Delay to 1% Law Changes
Labour unions in Quebec are urging the provincial government to postpone amendments to the 1% law, arguing that rushed changes could harm workers in sectors like manufacturing.
Ontario Proposes Increase to Injured Workers' Benefits
The Ontario government is proposing to raise income-replacement benefits for injured workers from 85% to 95% of take-home pay, marking the first increase in nearly three decades.
Minister Urges Youth to Pursue Skilled Trades Despite Stigma
Canada's Minister of Jobs advocates for youth to enter skilled trades, addressing generational biases and highlighting career opportunities in carpentry and other fields.
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Ontario Boosts Injured Worker Benefits, Extends Coverage Past 65
The Ontario government announces significant enhancements to injured worker benefits, including increased compensation and extended coverage for workers beyond the age of 65, aiming to improve support systems.
Unions Challenge Federal Early Retirement Incentive Program
Canada's two largest public service unions have launched policy grievances against the government's early retirement incentive, arguing it undermines collective agreements and raids pension funds.
Nova Scotia Long-Term Care Workers Strike Over Wages and Conditions
Approximately 2,200 workers from 22 long-term care facilities in Nova Scotia have initiated a strike this morning, demanding improved wages and working conditions amid ongoing labor disputes.
Workforce Adjustment While on Sick Leave: What to Do
A public servant asks what happens when a workforce adjustment notice arrives during sick leave. Expert Daniel Quan-Watson explains the 120-day opting period, default options, and crucial steps to take.
Nova Scotia Long-Term Care Workers Set to Strike
More than 2,200 employees across 22 long-term care facilities in Nova Scotia are preparing for a strike, highlighting ongoing labor disputes in the healthcare sector.
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Lufthansa Pilots Strike for Two Days, Grounding Flights
The Vereinigung Cockpit union has called a two-day strike for Lufthansa pilots, demanding better pay and working conditions. The industrial action is expected to cause significant flight cancellations and disruptions across Germany's major airports.
Saskatchewan Re-Establishes Labour Relations Advisory Committee
The Saskatchewan government has announced the re-establishment of a labour relations advisory committee, bringing together business and labour stakeholders to address workplace safety and employment standards.
West Nipissing Bus Drivers Reject Offer, Strike Ongoing
Around 80 Alouette Bus Lines drivers in West Nipissing remain on strike after rejecting the company's latest contract offer, halting services since February 23.
Survey: Many Canadian Workers Put in 6+ Unpaid Hours Weekly
A recent survey highlights that numerous Canadian employees are working over six unpaid hours each week, raising concerns about work-life balance and compensation practices across the nation.
Hotel Housekeepers Share 10 Things They'd Never Do After Working
Hotel housekeepers share their biggest gripes and the things they'd never do as guests after working in the industry, from skipping daily cleaning to forgetting tips.
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Many Canadian Workers Put In Six+ Unpaid Hours Weekly: Survey
A new study finds 33% of Canadian employees work six or more unpaid hours per week, highlighting widespread unpaid overtime in the workforce.
London's Unemployment Rate Highest in Canada, Raising Alarms
London's unemployment rate surged last month, becoming the highest in the country, with experts calling the trend 'very, very concerning' for the local economy and workforce.
West Nipissing Bus Drivers Reject Alouette Contract
Around 80 bus drivers in West Nipissing have rejected a contract offer from Alouette Bus Lines, continuing a strike that began in February 2026 over labor disputes.
Cape Breton Career Fair Aims to Fill Trades Worker Gap
A career fair and skills competition in Cape Breton on April 10, 2026, seeks to address the critical need for skilled trades workers in the region, highlighting local opportunities and training.
City Spent $21.9M on Overtime for Disability Absences
An audit reveals the city spent nearly $21.9 million on overtime in 2025 to cover over 518,000 lost work hours due to short-term disability claims, with internal issues compounding costs.
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Tribunal Intervenes in Quebec Paramedic Labor Dispute
A Quebec labor tribunal has stepped in to address the ongoing protest by Urgences-Santé paramedics, highlighting critical issues in emergency medical services and labor relations in the province.
Economists: Canada's Labor Market 'Frozen' in Weak Job Rebound
Economists describe Canada's labor market as 'frozen' following a disappointing rebound in job numbers, with concerns over economic stagnation and policy impacts.
N.S. Long-Term Care Workers Rally Before Strike
Long-term care workers in Nova Scotia held rallies across the province as they prepare for a planned strike, highlighting ongoing labor disputes in the healthcare sector.
Employee Dies at Maple Leaf Foods Plant in London, Ont.
Maple Leaf Foods confirms an employee's death at its London, Ontario plant, prompting investigations by multiple authorities during an incredibly difficult time for the company and community.
NDP, Union Urge Ford to End 250-Day Windsor Lockout
Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles and Unifor Local 195 president Emile Nabbout call on the Ford government to intervene in the Titan Tool lockout, now over 240 days, and pass legislation to resolve the labor dispute.
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Malicious Compliance: Defensive Tactic Against Toxic Bosses
A growing online movement advocates 'malicious compliance' as a creative resistance against bad bosses. Experts explain how to use it defensively without backfiring.
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