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Drivers that juggle driving with another job were more likely to run red lights and carry weapons, such as knives, for safety reasons. These behaviours pose risks not only to drivers, but also to the public. (Paul Hanaoka/Unsplash)

Safety on the line: Drivers who juggle multiple jobs are more likely to take risks on the road

Companies like Uber and Lyft have a long way to go in improving worker safety to ensure both drivers and passengers feel safe on the road.
Striking port workers from the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada gather at a rally in Vancouver in July 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Striking a balance: How the law regulates picket lines

When it comes to picket lines, courts aim to uphold civil and property rights without jeopardizing workers’ freedom of expression.
TVO employees and supporters are seen on the picket line outside of TVO offices in Toronto on Aug. 21, 2023. Dozens of workers at TVO have walked off the job. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

TVO strike highlights the scourge of contract work in public service journalism

Although work in journalism has never been a safe bet, it’s now rife with deepening uncertainty. The TVO strike aimed at job security is a matter of public interest.
Individuals with disabilities are under-represented in the Canadian labour market compared to their able-bodied counterparts. (Shutterstock)

Reimagining time will help employers better support workers with disabilities

One way to dramatically improve the lives of people with disabilities is by understanding time in a way that considers how people with disabilities experience barriers — something known as “crip time.”
Striking International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada workers march to a rally as gantry cranes used to load and unload cargo containers from ships sit idle at port, in Vancouver, on July 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. labour dispute: It’s time for an industrial inquiry commission into ports and automation

We need a new agreement between employers and employees in the B.C. ports that will allow both sides to enjoy the benefits of new workplace technologies.
A recent investigation into Lululemon casts doubt on the ability of Canada’s new Modern Slavery Act to tackle labour abuse. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Learning from Lululemon: If Canada wants to get serious about forced labour, disclosure laws won’t do

A new study suggests disclosure laws to prevent forced labour in the clothing industry are a form of window dressing designed to ease the conscience of consumers rather than protecting workers.
New research has found that CEO ethics are more important to young job seekers than corporate social responsibility acts. (Shutterstock)

The ethical values and behaviours of CEOs play a crucial role in attracting new talent

When CEOs and workplace leaders communicate their personal values and ethics clearly, they inspire individuals to want to work for their organizations.

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