Ministry of Labour Finds 78% of Ontario Employers Are Breaking the Law
A Ministry of Labour inspection blitz focusing on precarious employment has found 78 per cent of workplaces in violation of the Employment Standards Act, according to a detailed breakdown requested by the Toronto Star.
The most popular infractions included overtime pay, public holidays, vacation pay and minimum wage.
Are Ontario employers intentionally ignoring the province’s labour laws to avoid a reduction in profits, or is the Employment Standards Act too confusing? Lior Samfiru, partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and a Toronto employment lawyer, joined The John Oakley Show on Global News Radio 640 Toronto to discuss.
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Lior Samfiru is a Founding Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and the Practice Leader of the firm’s Labour & Employment Law Group. Known for his advocacy and success representing both employees and employers, Lior exclusively serves clients in Ontario, where his extensive experience has made him one of Canada’s most sought-after employment lawyers.
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