But NDP Deputy Leader Jagmeet Singh says the government has been “colossally horrible" in public-sector collective bargaining. ...
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WSIB, OFL talk reform as Ombudsman mulls over investigation
Labour Minister Kevin Flynn said if the two come up with recommendations for changes to the way the workers' compensation board operates, he'll pursue reform. ...
Injured workers chide WSIB over new premium rate reduction
Next year, employers will see a 5 per cent premium rate reduction, says the WSIB. ...
Throne Speech 2016: More help for manufacturers on the way
“Your government will partner with manufacturers and automakers to attract new mandates and the next generation of advanced manufacturing and engineering talent,” stated the throne speech. ...
Business, labour groups at odds over Ontario’s personal emergency leave
Ontario is rewriting its labour laws, including personal emergency leave, public feedback for which was due this week. ...
Gender pay gap report recommends doing away with ‘motherhood penalty’
Some advocacy groups are calling the government's response to pay disparity lukewarm. ...
Labour ministry extends contract for Changing Workplaces advisers to 2017
Special advisers C. Michael Mitchell and John C. Murray could be on the government's payroll until Feb. 28, 2017. ...
Seen: Fill-in-the-blank policy templates for new workplace sexual harassment rules
Ontario is toughening up workplace sexual harassment laws in September, and employers and employees can now take a look at what legally constitutes inappropriate behaviour. Bill 132, which received royal assent in Mar ...
NDP targets temp worker agencies as a byelection issue
The party's "fair day's pay" proposal would tighten up employment laws that allow agencies to charge employer clients a mark-up for supplying staff. ...
‘An elephant gun to shoot a flea’: interim workplace report raises eyebrows
Labour lawyer Howard Levitt contends the interim review is too labour-friendly, calling it "personal payback" from the Liberals to deep-pocketed unions. ...
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