The number of temporary foreign workers applying for open work permits to escape abusive employers has jumped more than 800 per cent year-over-year, according to a Toronto Star article published this week. …
Star Article Highlights Govt Data Showing Labour Abuse Crisis in Trucking Read more...
The Federal Government announced two new measures to provide some relief to businesses and workers who have been impacted by the ongoing trade tensions with the United States and to…
Ottawa Introduces Measures to Support Those Affected by Tariffs Read more...
ESDC has created two posters to inform employees and employers of their rights and obligations in regards to classifying workers properly as employees. ESDC’s Misclassification Team in various regions are…
ESDC Creates Workplace Posters Warning about Misclassification Read more...
In a message to industry during National Trucking Week, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) noted it will continue efforts to safeguard federal labour standards by monitoring and addressing misclassification…
ESDC Launches New Campaign Against Driver Inc. Misclassification Read more...
Trucking HR Canada is pleased to announce a brand-new suite of industry resources, based on the newly updated National Occupational Standard, just in time for Truck World 2024 (April 18-20,…
THRC Announces New Tools to Assist Employers with Training Truck Drivers Read more...
Judging for this year’s Best Fleets to Drive For program revealed fleets that were cost-conscious in a down market were still resourceful and creative in improving driver programs, often in…
Canadian Best Fleets to Drive For Finalists Share Trends Read more...
Labour advocates say about $9 million in workers’ wages have pocketed by employers in the 2021-22 fiscal year, according to data from the Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of…
Data Shows $9M Taken from Ontario Workers in Unpaid Wages Read more...
A group of truck drivers, called Justice For Truck Drivers, held a rally outside the Labour Program office in Toronto last weekend, calling on the federal government to better regulate employer…
GTA Truckers Ask Govt to Crack Down on Labour Abuse Read more...
Agencies and recruiters who exploit workers in Ontario will face the toughest penalties in Canada, the government announced. The Ontario government is protecting vulnerable and temporary foreign workers by requiring…
OTA Lauds Ontario Move to Licence temp Agencies Read more...
