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A decision by Arbitrator Brian Sheehan has reduced a 10-day suspension to 5 days for an Ontario Public Service employee, Robert Vel, who was disciplined for misconduct at the Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre. The arbitrator found that the discipline issued was excessive in the circumstances, despite the employee's admission
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The Grievance Settlement Board, led by Arbitrator Kathleen G. O'Neil, issued a decision in the matter of Devin Sharpe, a employee of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario, who failed to attend a hearing on June 27, 2024. The union, represented by Tyrone Davis, had filed a grievance
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The Grievance Settlement Board has issued a decision regarding document production in an arbitration case between the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) and the Crown in Right of Ontario (Ministry of the Attorney General). The case, involving a grievance filed by union member Bahadur, centers on the production of
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Romania's severe workforce shortages have led to the increased use of non-EU labor, with over 140,000 foreign nationals legally employed in the country as of the end of 2024. This trend has sparked a growing backlash from some Romanians, with Asian workers facing hostile messages on social
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A report presented before the Israeli parliament's special committee on foreign workers revealed that every single Thai woman employed in the Israeli agricultural industry has suffered sexual assault. Out of 654 women surveyed, 654 reported abuse, according to a report by immigration experts Yahel Kurlander and Shahar Shoham.
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The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has announced the expansion of the Integrated Vocational Engagement & Support Team (InVEST) program, a collaborative effort aimed at transitioning individuals with disabilities away from subminimum wage positions to competitive, fulfilling careers. Cintas, a major employer, has become the second
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As many employers increasingly demand more hours from their workers, a growing body of research suggests that this approach may ultimately hinder the performance they seek. When employees are pushed to work excessively long hours, their mental and physical health suffers, leading to burnout, turnover, and reduced productivity. In fact,
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Governor Patrick Morrisey of West Virginia has announced a proposed workers' compensation loss cost decrease of 13.5%, effective January 1, 2026. This reduction is expected to save West Virginia employers $20 million. The announcement follows the National Council on Compensation Insurance's (NCCI) filing with the West
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Efforts to boost productivity in the Australian economy, ahead of the upcoming productivity roundtable, have sparked renewed discussions on working hours, technology, and employee well-being. Historian Professor Sean Scalmer, from the University of Melbourne, and author of "A Fair Day's Work, The Quest to Win Back Time,
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The manufacturing sector faces significant labor shortages and retention issues, forcing employers to seek solutions in the growing pool of foreign-born workers. In Q3 2024, 20.6% of manufacturing plants operated below their full capacity due to labor shortages. As a result, employers have turned to foreign-born workers, who now
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The Czech Republic has experienced a slight rise in employment and a decline in unemployment over the past four years, according to data from the Czech Social Administration, the Statistical Office, and the Labour Office. The number of foreign workers in the country has also been increasing, with a total
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The Office of the Governor of Massachusetts released a news statement on the Attorney General's settlement with online grocery delivery company Weee! Logistics LLC, finding that the company misclassified its delivery drivers as independent contractors, violating state employment laws. As a result, Weee! has agreed to pay over
