Labi Kousoulis says issuing fines is far less potent than telling Kameron Coal, Canada’s only underground colliery, it can’t operate the Donkin mine in Cape Breton unless his officials approve a safe roof support plan. Continue reading
The increase will see the provincial base pay rise to $11.55 on April 1, followed by increases of about 55 cents a year for the next three years. Continue reading
First responders in Nova Scotia will no longer have to prove their PTSD is work-related. Continue reading
As of Oct. 1, Nova Scotia has the lowest minimum wage in the country at $11 an hour, trailing Saskatchewan by six cents. Continue reading
“The strike will leave restorative justice clients and communities without options, and interrupt court dates.” Continue reading
Dozens of people attended the event meant to commemorate people who have died, been injured, or developed an illness while working or due to their jobs. Continue reading
Labi Kousoulis, MLA for Halifax Citadel-Sable Island and Nova Scotia’s minister of Labour and Advanced Education, has asked Kimmel to apologize to Nova Scotians and said the segment was “disappointing.” Continue reading
The CFS-NS says the lack of an invitation is the result of a retaliatory campaign by the labour and advanced education minister after the student organization published a critical editorial. Continue reading
The amendments to the Labour Standards Act will ensure victims can take protected, unpaid leave from work for up to 16 straight weeks. Continue reading
Proposed amendments to the Apprenticeship and Trade Qualifications Act would give Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency inspectors the authority to inspect sites at any time work is being performed and make it an offence to breach their orders. Continue reading