Thursday, July 18, 2024. Labour Community Services of Peel was interviewed by CBC News about the growing crisis of unpaid wages by long-haul trucking employers. Saini, a recent immigrant, took a trucking job with hopes of earning a substantial income. However, after completing two trips from Toronto to California, he found himself $3,000 short as… Read More »Wage Theft Crisis in Canada’s Trucking Industry
Ontario Minimum Wage The minimum wage in Ontario is governed by the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), which outlines the rights and responsibilities of both employees and employers in Ontario, Canada. The minimum wage is the lowest rate an employer can legally pay their employees. It’s designed to provide workers with a minimum standard of… Read More »Can you be paid below the minimum wage? Only 1 answer: Absolutely No.
As an employee, it is important to be aware of your rights and entitlements under the Employment Standards Act (ESA) in Ontario. One such provision that protects employees is the Three Hour Rule, which ensures that workers receive a minimum amount of pay if they are sent home early from their scheduled shift. What is… Read More »The Three Hour Rule : Understanding Ontario’s Employment Standards Act
