Ontario faces “serious” and extensive problems enforcing basic employment rights, leaving thousands of vulnerable workers open to abuse, a government-commissioned study of workplace standards says. An investigation earlier this year showed that Ontario workers filed thousands of successful claims against bosses who owe millions of dollars in unpaid wages and entitlements. The report is the Ministry of Labour’s first stab at figuring out how to provide better protection for low-wage, contract and temp workers. “We conclude that there is a serious problem with enforcement of (Employment Standards Act) provisions,” the report reads. When these complaints are investigated, around 70 per cent prove to be valid, the report says.

Source: thestar July 27, 2016 17:00 UTC