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Police Probe Report of Radicalized Montreal Airport Employees – 640 Toronto
When an employee has been accused of radicalization, causing the safety of the public to be at risk, what are both the…
Ryerson Instructor Criticized Over Controversial Comments on Facebook
Students have made complaints about comments posted on Facebook by a Ryerson engineering sessional lecturer and instructor. Find out why in our…
610 CKTB – Ministry of Labour Blitz Reveals That Many Employers Are Violating the Employment Standards Act
Almost three-quarters of Ontario employers with a “history of non-compliance” were revealed to still be violating the Employment Standards Act.
Ministry of Labour Blitz Reveals Overtime Pay Problems for Employees – 900 CHML
A common violation by employers is how they handle overtime pay for their employees, or the lack thereof. When is an employee…
640 Toronto – Supreme Court of Canada to Hear Rankin’s Garage Case
A garage shop owner must argue that he is not responsible for injuries suffered by a teenager due to the teen stealing…
Why Are Companies Not Following the Employment Standards Act?
Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru talks about the Ministry of Labour's inspection blitz as well as why so many employers are not following…
640 Toronto – European Union Rules on Headscarves in the Workplace
The European Court of Justice has ruled that companies can ban employees from wearing religious and political symbols in the workplace such…
640 Toronto – Rankin’s Garage Case To Be Heard By The Supreme Court of Canada
A garage shop owner feels he should not be held responsible for the injuries a teen suffered when he and a friend…
Fixed-Term Contracts: Pros and Cons
A growing number of employees are being hired to fixed-term contracts as opposed to indefinite-term contracts of employment. Read more to find…