10 paid sick days not for all federally regulated truckers

Truck drivers who are employed by federally regulated fleets will soon be eligible for up to 10 paid sick days per year, but the benefit will not extend to independent…

Ottawa warns against LMIA abuse

OTTAWA, Ont. — The federal government is warning carriers that any abuse of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) will result in serious penalties including hefty fines and permanent bans.

Labor ministers discuss key workplace issues

New rules for personnel placement and foreign worker recruitment agencies are already in place in Quebec. Transport Routier photo. FREDERICTON, N.B. — Federal, provincial and territorial labor ministers met…

New rules in place for dangerous work refusals

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – The federal government wants to be more efficient and spend less money ensuring workplaces are safe. On October 31, 2014 amendments to the Canada Labour Code…