#WorkplaceCompensation

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Revamped Regulations and Compensation for Global Workers in Canada

Canada is witnessing remarkable economic growth, accompanied by a pressing need for both labor and skilled workforce. To confront this challenge head-on, the Canadian government is bolstering its oversight of industries employing international workers, placing emphasis on safeguarding employee rights and ensuring adherence to prevailing wage standards.

In accordance with Canadian immigration laws, the majority of employers must secure Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIA). These assessments ascertain the necessity of hiring a temporary foreign worker for a specific position, ensuring that suitable local candidates are thoroughly considered before turning to international hires.

Employers in Canada are obligated to abide by the updated wage guidelines outlined by the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). These wage standards are subject to annual revisions, with the most recent update occurring on November 29, 2023. It's important to recognize that median job wages can vary significantly across provinces within Canada. For instance, while a truck driver in British Columbia may command an hourly wage of approximately $35, the same position in another region might fetch around $20. The national median hourly wage in Canada stands at $25. According to the Job Bank, registered nurses can expect a median hourly wage of $40.39 nationwide, while software engineers may receive $51.64, and cooks typically earn $16.

The contribution of foreign workers to Canada's economy is substantial. The shortage of skilled labor has adversely impacted economic growth, resulting in an estimated monetary loss of $38 billion, particularly affecting small and medium-sized enterprises. Failure to address this issue is poised to worsen the situation in the future.

Provinces and territories play a vital role in ensuring that jobs offered to foreign workers align with their previous experience and that the latest wage revisions are implemented. In Canada, temporary workers enjoy rights akin to those of permanent residents, with employers bearing the responsibility of informing employees about their workplace rights.

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Public Servant Wins Compensation for Anxiety, Depression Caused at Five-Day-A-Week Job

A NSW-based public servant has won compensation following her legal fight over anxiety and depressive disorders caused by the office ambience. The Sydney Administrative Appeals Tribunal agreed with the plaintiff’s contention that she had suffered from psychological disorders after she was asked to work for an extra day per week.

Jenny Pettiford was recruited by Centrelink as a psychologist. Her working hours were fixed from 7 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday. But she was told by her boss to come on all weekdays between 8 am to 55 pm. She was even warned that the five-day was “not negotiable".

The stress caused her to suffer from anxiety disorder following a meeting with her boss in 2011 that worsened her condition.

The tribunal ruled that the employer acted "unreasonably" by telling the employee to work in a manner violating the set service conditions. It ordered the employer to pay Jenny “full wages for her first 10 months off work and 75 per cent of her salary for the remainder of her absence even iif it continues for life along with medical expenses.

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