The Ontario government has launched a review of the Employment Standards Act and the Labour Relations Act, during which it will undertake “consultations on the changing nature of modern workplaces”. … contine reading
Precarious Work
The Harper government is scheduling a mass deportation of migrant workers starting April 1st
As of April 1st, 2015, all low-waged migrant workers employed under the Temporary Foreign Workers Program and Live-In Caregiver / Caregiver Program who have worked in Canada for more than… contine reading
Ontario government to review employment standards
With today’s announcement, this government can make good on it’s promise to modernize employment laws to reflect today’s economic reality. This is particularly urgent for Toronto where nearly half of… contine reading
Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger Economy Act, 2014: How the laws have changed
Following years of hard work and organizing by Workers’ Action Centre members and their allies, Bill 18, the Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger Economy Act, became law on November 20,… contine reading
WAC Members Speak Out, Win Improvements to Employment Laws
Thanks to years of hard work by WAC members and their allies, Bill 18 has been adopted by the Ontario Legislative Assembly. The bill introduces changes that will help curb… contine reading
Bill 18: Workers Win Historic Improvements in Employment Standards
After years of organizing, members of the Workers’ Action Centre breathed a sigh of relief on November 6, 2014 as Members of Provincial Parliament gave final approval to legislation that… contine reading
New leaves for Ontario workers as of October 29
The Employment Standards Act (ESA) has been amended to create three new job-protected leaves for workers in Ontario. It is important that workers understand the purpose of the leaves and… contine reading
Urgent Action Required on Bill 18
We have to act fast to get amendments that will strengthen Bill 18 for all workers. As expected, Bill 18 – the Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger Economy Act, 2014… contine reading
New WAC factsheet: Undocumented Workers Rights at Work
Even if a person is undocumented, without status or a valid work permit they are still covered under Ontario’s Employment Standards Act (ESA). They can seek unpaid wages and other… contine reading
San Francisco introduces Retail Workers Bill of Rights
What happens when you have the highest minimum wage in the country but many retail workers are still living in poverty because they can’t get enough hours at work. Retail… contine reading