Sara Mojtehedzadeh
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Late-night texts, secret jobs, constant fear: Inside an undocumented worker’s life in the shadows and a new federal program that could change her life
Canada is promising permanent residency to an as-yet unknown number of undocumented workers. Those like Jane are pinning their hopes on it. → Read More
Chronic stress is a recognized work injury. So why does Ontario’s WSIB reject more than 90% of claims?
Five years after a landmark shift to accept chronic stress injury claims, new data shows thousands have been denied. → Read More
‘The kids aren’t all right’: Mental health supports needed in more than 90 per cent of Ontario schools, report finds
Startling statistics on mental health show why Ontario teachers feel the system is ‘on the verge of collapse’ → Read More
Under threat of lockout, last-minute labour talks resume at Toronto daycare
St. Lawrence Co-operative Daycare board voted in favour of locking out workers if they reject deal, potentially shuttering care for almost 200 kids. → Read More
They made doors, gum and jerry cans. Ontario’s ‘essential’ workers in manufacturing accounted for more workplace COVID deaths than any other sector — even health care
The vast majority of those who died had working-class jobs. Many received no pay from their employers as they tried to recover. → Read More
Disgraced former senator Don Meredith charged with sexual assault
The charges related to alleged incidents in 2013 and 2014, when Meredith was a sitting senator, according to Ottawa police. → Read More
Uber called its recent union deal ‘historic.’ A new complaint alleges it was actually against the law
Uber denies the allegations and says the company hasn’t violated any labour laws. → Read More
The Uber Files: A kill switch, intense lobbying and driver exploitation. Leaked documents reveal ‘cut-throat’ tactics that built ride-hailing empire
Private notes detail Uber’s meeting with Toronto Mayor John Tory’s senior staff. Uber acknowledges past “mistakes” and says company has changed. → Read More
Ontario farm convicted of workplace safety violation in COVID-19 death of a migrant worker
Scotlynn Growers pleaded guilty to one count of failing to take all reasonable precautions to protect a worker and will be fined $125,000. → Read More
PC Stephen Lecce coasts to victory in King-Vaughan
Key Ford cabinet minister beats out Liberal rival in GTA riding. → Read More
It’s one of the worst times in recent history to be an Ontario worker. What the province needs to do to fix this
As the provincial election draws near, a new report outlines gaps in workplace laws that need to be addressed to improve the lives of workers. → Read More
Here’s how Canadians can navigate travel in the age of Omicron
Travellers can make the best of the tools at their disposal to keep themselves and others safe said Dr. Angela Rasmussen, a Canadian virologist. → Read More
‘It’s just another blow’: Why injured workers say they’re losing out as inflation hits
Injured workers left struggling because the compensation board is failing to apply annual cost-of-living increases to benefit payments, advocates say. → Read More
Ontario appoints panel to explore creation of portable benefits system for workers with no coverage
New committee will not make its first interim report until July — a month after the provincial election. → Read More
The province is giving $1.5 billion in rebates to ‘safe’ employers. But critics say companies with serious violations are still eligible
Eligibility requirements are so broad that advocates say most companies will receive the money — even those with troubling safety issues. → Read More
Province to propose new gig worker laws that mandate minimum wage
The proposed new laws will require transparency around how app companies’ algorithms impact pay structure and performance ratings, and require digital platforms to settle employment disputes in Ontario. → Read More
Is your boss spying on you? A new law would require them to tell you
The Ontario government is planning legislation requiring employers to disclose how and why they monitor their employees, for in-person or remote work. → Read More
Province to dole out $1.5 billion in rebates to employers with good safety records
Workers’ advocates say that cash surplus exists because of years of austerity at the expense of accident victims. → Read More
A union signed a deal with Uber — but drivers have questions. Inside the messy battle for the gig economy
Some say the deal dilutes the drive to win full rights for gig workers. Others see it as a way to help workers while legislators play catch-up. → Read More
Ontario eyes creation of a ‘portable’ benefits program for workers who might otherwise be shut out
Program would open up health, vision and dental care for millions of workers. → Read More