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30 articles Updated December 10, 2025 at 04:39 p.m. ET
Alberta hospital, nursing staff vote 98% in favor of striking ahead of mediation
Global News : Canada Employment Law

Ontario Workers: What a Strike Means for Your Rights

A strike vote by Alberta hospital staff highlights the importance of understanding worker rights in Ontario, including fair wages and safe working conditions.

UL Lawyers Insight

"This situation highlights the persistent challenges faced by workers across Canada, including Ontario, where demands for…"

CityNews Toronto Employment Law

Ontario Public Service Job Cuts: What You Need to Know

The federal government plans to cut 40,000 public service jobs, impacting employees across Ontario. Understand your rights if affected.

UL Lawyers Insight

"The planned job cuts in the Ontario public service sector are not just numbers on a page—they represent real impacts on…"

North York health-care workers on strike say employer misused funding meant for wage increases
CBC | Toronto News Employment Law

North York Health Workers Strike Over Wage Dispute

Health-care workers in North York strike, claiming misuse of funds intended for wage increases, highlighting potential impacts on employment rights.

UL Lawyers Insight

"This strike underlines the importance of ensuring that **employment funds** are used appropriately, as they directly aff…"

Ontario college support staff ratify new collective agreement after nearly 5-week strike
CBC | Toronto News Employment Law

Ontario College Staff Strike Ends with New Agreement

After a nearly five-week strike, Ontario college support staff have ratified a new three-year collective agreement, affecting workers across the province.

UL Lawyers Insight

"This new agreement impacts thousands of Ontario college staff and highlights the importance of collective bargaining in…"

Ottawa launching Stellantis dispute resolution process over Brampton cuts
Global News : Canada Employment Law

Stellantis Brampton Job Cuts: What Ontario Workers Need to Know

Stellantis is relocating production from Brampton, Ontario to the U.S., sparking a federal dispute resolution process to protect Canadian jobs.

UL Lawyers Insight

"For Ontario residents, especially those employed at the Stellantis Brampton plant, this development brings uncertainty r…"

Majority of Ontarians say Labour Minister Piccini should resign over skills development fund scandal: poll
CityNews Toronto Employment Law

Ontario's Skills Fund Scandal: What It Means for Workers

The Skills Development Fund scandal involving Ontario's Labour Minister raises questions about fair funding practices, impacting worker rights and employment opportunities.

UL Lawyers Insight

"For Ontarians, especially those relying on the Skills Development Fund for career advancement, this scandal raises conce…"

Albertans shouldn’t expect a ‘general strike’ anytime soon
Global News : Canada Employment Law

Ontario Workers: Protecting Your Rights Amid Labour Movements

Alberta's labour unions are gearing up for potential protests, highlighting the importance of workers' rights protection in Ontario.

UL Lawyers Insight

"For Ontario residents, this situation highlights the vital role labour unions play in advocating for workers' rights, ev…"

A Toronto-area doctor spent 10 days caring for a dying baby without pay. Here’s why she’s speaking up
CBC | Toronto News Employment Law

Ontario OHIP Billing Issues Impact Healthcare Workers

Toronto doctor faces unpaid work due to OHIP billing rejections, highlighting broader systemic issues affecting healthcare providers in Ontario.

UL Lawyers Insight

"For Ontario residents, this situation sheds light on the broader implications of **unpaid work** due to administrative h…"

3 men charged in ‘targeted’ Mississauga shooting
CityNews Toronto Employment Law

Mississauga Shooting Raises Workplace Safety Concerns

A targeted shooting at Southdown Road and Lake Shore Road West in Mississauga raises questions about workplace safety and legal obligations.

UL Lawyers Insight

"For Ontario residents, especially those working in or around the Mississauga area, this incident underscores the importa…"

‘Exploitative’ trucker loophole to addressed in upcoming budget
CityNews Toronto Employment Law

Ontario Truckers: Tax Reform Targets Exploitative Practices

The federal budget aims to close a tax loophole that misclassifies truckers as independent contractors, impacting labor rights in Ontario's trucking industry.

UL Lawyers Insight

"For Ontario residents, particularly those working in the trucking industry, this budget change means a potential shift i…"

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