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Wage Theft Crisis in Canada’s Trucking Industry

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

Know Your Rights: Minimum Wage

Can you be paid below the minimum wage? Only 1 answer: Absolutely No.

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.