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570 News – Ford Government to meet unions on public sector wages
The Ford government is meeting with public sector unions to begin consultation on imposing a cap for future wage increases through legislation.
Port Moody Mayor to receive paid leave during investigation – 980 CKNW
Should the Mayor continue to receive his payments from his annual salary? Or should a different set of rules be applied for…
Uber, Lyft Drivers Protest in Cities Across the U.S.
Drivers for ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft turned off their apps to protest what they say are a drop in wages.
Can Foodora Bike and Car Couriers Unionize?
Couriers working for Foodora in Toronto are planning to unionize by joining CUPW. Can they actually do that? Lior Samfiru with the…
CityNews – Out-of-country OHIP coverage may be scrapped, says Province
The Ford government is proposing ending out-of-country OHIP for travel outside of Canada. Sivan Tumarkin on the effect on insurance regulations.
Jody Wilson-Raybould and Legalities of Recorded Conversations
Is it legal to record a conversation at work in Canada? Partner Alex Lucifero reacts to the Jody Wilson-Raybould story.
New Ontario Law Bill 66 Brings Changes to Overtime Pay – 900 CHML
Ontario employers’ duty to pay workers overtime just got a little lighter, following passage of a law that quietly reduces some protections.
570 News – Legal to secretly record phone calls like Jody Wilson-Raybould?
Is it legal to secretly record phone calls the way Jody Wilson-Raybould did? Can you record a conversation at work?…
CBC News – Jody Wilson-Raybould and Legalities of Recorded Conversations
Lawyers say Jody Wilson-Raybould may not have broken the law but her decision to tape a conversation may have crossed ethical lines.