Driver Inc. is a form of labour misclassification where companies avoid providing labour rights and entitlements to employees. In a pilot project conducted in Ontario by ESDC’s Labour Program, approximately 60% of federally regulated transport companies were engaged...
There is no distinction based on employment status, meaning all part-time, full-time, casual and fixed term contracted employees are eligible.There are no exceptions based on the size of the company.These paid sick days do not apply to students.These days do not apply...
Fifty-seven percent of Canadians surveyed said they would ‘strongly’ support (33%) or support (24%) enforcement action while another 16% said they would ‘accept’ further action. Only 8% said they would oppose or strongly oppose such intervention. Support was highest...
Several of the penalties involve rules around electronic logging devices (ELDs), which all federally regulated carriers will see enforced beginning Jan. 1.“If an individual is both a driver and a motor carrier, they could be subject to pay the applicable fine as...
Mackenzie, a graduate student researcher at the University of Saskatchewan, is looking for long-haul drivers to improve the long-haul trucking industry based on the information you provide. Taking part in this study will help determine the most challenging situations...
