There is a growing consensus across Canada – and indeed across North America – that all workers deserve at least $15 an hour. So popular is the notion of a… contine reading
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Ontario talks decent work and climate justice
Ontarians call in to talk about decent work and the labour law review On July 2, the WAC’s Deena Ladd was on CBC radio’s Ontario Today phone-in show to talk… contine reading
Investigation opens into Canada Fibres Inc.: We need better enforcement
Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve been updating you about the case of Angel Reyes, a WAC member who worked through a temp agency – United Staffing – at… contine reading
Temp agency workers in limbo: inequality, reprisals, & the need for change
In May, the Toronto Star did a four-part series on precarious work, highlighting some key areas where the law needs to change to better protect workers. One article focused on temp… contine reading
Public consultations start today: take action for decent work!
Email & tweet the Minister of Labour! The government is reviewing Ontario’s labour laws for the first time in a generation. The Changing Workplaces Review (CWR) is holding public consultations… contine reading
‘Ontario employers get slap on wrist for mistreating employees’: 4th article in Toronto Star series on precarious work
The current enforcement model of employment standards in Ontario does little to deter violations of the law: the system is understaffed, depends on workers who have experienced violations to confront… contine reading
‘Ontario allowing employers to fire workers without cause’: 3rd article in Toronto Star series on precarious work
The Employment Standards Act is supposed to set the minimum floor of standards for workers in non-unionized jobs. But a dizzying array of exemptions, loopholes, and gaps in the law… contine reading
Public consultations announced for labour law Review
The Ontario government has announced the dates and locations of the first public consultations being undertaken for its review of labour laws, the Changing Workplaces Review (CWR). The dates and… contine reading
Precarious and low-wage work is Ontario’s new normal
Currently in Ontario, 41% of work is part-time, contract, or own-account self-employed. Precarious and low-wage work is increasingly the new normal. And yet the Employment Standards Act has not kept… contine reading
‘Ontario employers cashing in on temporary workers’: 2nd article in Toronto Star series on precarious work
Temp agency workers get paid lower hourly wages, don’t get benefits, and can sometimes be ‘temporary’ for years at the same workplace. Ontario’s Employment Standards Act doesn’t prevent any of… contine reading