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How to LOSE a union application for certification

The prospect of becoming unionized is unwelcome for many employers. Along with increased costs and workplace rules, an us-vs-them mentality often creeps in making it difficult to manage your business. So how do you deal with a union application for certification?

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What will the provincial election mean for labour and employment law?

With the Ontario provincial election looming, the three major political parties are on very different paths with their plans for for labour and employment law. The Liberals seem to be aiming to maintain the status quo. The Progressive Conservatives are aiming to freeze minimum wage and the New Democratic Party has plans for sweeping changes to both the labour and employment law regimes.

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Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk

The three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with the new Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act 2017, payroll rates for 2018 and the new ESA poster.

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