David J. Doorey (aka The Law of Work)
@thelawofwork.bsky.social
Professor of Work Law & Labour Relations. #Toronto #PEC
LawofWork.ca
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This article says that Amazon must prove it did not violate the Charter by firing hundreds of workers for unionization.
Wrong. Amazon is a horrible company but it can’t violate the Charter.
The Charter governs governments not private corporations.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Wrong. Amazon is a horrible company but it can’t violate the Charter.
The Charter governs governments not private corporations.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
If Quebec tribunal finds Amazon guilty of union-busting, what comes next? | CBC News
Amazon is accused of shutting seven Quebec warehouses to avoid a union contract, laying off thousands. The CSN union federation is asking a labour tribunal to overturn the closures and award damages, ...
www.cbc.ca
November 21, 2025 at 2:07 AM
This article says that Amazon must prove it did not violate the Charter by firing hundreds of workers for unionization.
Wrong. Amazon is a horrible company but it can’t violate the Charter.
The Charter governs governments not private corporations.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Wrong. Amazon is a horrible company but it can’t violate the Charter.
The Charter governs governments not private corporations.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Teachers union challenging Alberta’s use of notwithstanding clause in back to work legislation that clearly violates freedom of association.
It’s a tough argument to win but we’ll see.
www.thestar.com/news/canada/...
It’s a tough argument to win but we’ll see.
www.thestar.com/news/canada/...
Alberta teachers head to court amid labour and Charter dispute with province
EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA - Alberta’s teachers are heading to court today to try to get a judge to take immediate action on a provincial law ordering them back to work.
www.thestar.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Teachers union challenging Alberta’s use of notwithstanding clause in back to work legislation that clearly violates freedom of association.
It’s a tough argument to win but we’ll see.
www.thestar.com/news/canada/...
It’s a tough argument to win but we’ll see.
www.thestar.com/news/canada/...
My work partner today. He’s a little distracting.
November 18, 2025 at 12:51 AM
My work partner today. He’s a little distracting.
Great night at the @broadbent.bsky.social Gala tonight, here with @maritstilesndp.bsky.social, Mark Rowlinson from @gpllp.bsky.social and Don Eddy from @paliareroland.bsky.social.
November 14, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Great night at the @broadbent.bsky.social Gala tonight, here with @maritstilesndp.bsky.social, Mark Rowlinson from @gpllp.bsky.social and Don Eddy from @paliareroland.bsky.social.
Imagine a system of “academic freedom” where you can fired for, say, pointing out that the unemployment rate is higher for non-White Americans than for White Americans.
As if pointing out facts is a crime.
As if pointing out facts is a crime.
Without academic freedom, academics cannot ask critical questions, conduct new research or feel secure to challenge established orthodoxy. This is a clear violation of such freedoms at the centre of the modern university. This is an affront to the academy.
Texas A&M Tightens Rules on Talking About Race and Gender in Classes
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Imagine a system of “academic freedom” where you can fired for, say, pointing out that the unemployment rate is higher for non-White Americans than for White Americans.
As if pointing out facts is a crime.
As if pointing out facts is a crime.
We need more Canadian studies/surveys digging down into opinions of Canadians on unions and collective bargaining.
The data we have is dated. Where are our big survey folks?
www.americanprogress.org/article/ever...
The data we have is dated. Where are our big survey folks?
www.americanprogress.org/article/ever...
Everybody Likes Unions
At a time when Americans cannot agree on many things, unions have achieved popularity across nearly every age group regardless of partisan affiliation or education.
www.americanprogress.org
November 13, 2025 at 11:41 PM
We need more Canadian studies/surveys digging down into opinions of Canadians on unions and collective bargaining.
The data we have is dated. Where are our big survey folks?
www.americanprogress.org/article/ever...
The data we have is dated. Where are our big survey folks?
www.americanprogress.org/article/ever...
Another mass @sbworkersunited.org strike in the USA.
Starbucks workers are on strike around the US and calling on the public to not cross the picket line at any Starbucks through the strike, in their 'No Contract, No Coffee' campaign
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
‘Whatever it takes’: Starbucks workers launch US strike and call for boycott
Unfair labor practice strike on ‘red cup day’ in over 25 cities comes amid stagnant negotiations with coffee chain
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Another mass @sbworkersunited.org strike in the USA.
Reposted by David J. Doorey (aka The Law of Work)
PS It was great as always to see you offline @eidlin.bsky.social (truly, you are always offering solid, empowering perspectives on labour and are the best dressed in the room! an icon!!) and it was amazing to meet you, @thelawofwork.bsky.social (and while I'm striking, at that!).
November 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
PS It was great as always to see you offline @eidlin.bsky.social (truly, you are always offering solid, empowering perspectives on labour and are the best dressed in the room! an icon!!) and it was amazing to meet you, @thelawofwork.bsky.social (and while I'm striking, at that!).
I’m noticing a trend in employer/employer counsel arguments about scope of constitutional right to strike in Canada.
Their argument is that the SCC didn’t actually recognize a “right to strike” in the SFL case.
Instead it recognized a right to neutral arbitration. Thus, govt’s can just impose arb.
Their argument is that the SCC didn’t actually recognize a “right to strike” in the SFL case.
Instead it recognized a right to neutral arbitration. Thus, govt’s can just impose arb.
November 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
I’m noticing a trend in employer/employer counsel arguments about scope of constitutional right to strike in Canada.
Their argument is that the SCC didn’t actually recognize a “right to strike” in the SFL case.
Instead it recognized a right to neutral arbitration. Thus, govt’s can just impose arb.
Their argument is that the SCC didn’t actually recognize a “right to strike” in the SFL case.
Instead it recognized a right to neutral arbitration. Thus, govt’s can just impose arb.
Can’t say I enjoyed the full winter experience in Montreal this week, but was great to hang with Professors @eidlin.bsky.social and
Dalia Gesualdi-Fecteau and talk about labour law and other less work-y stuff.
Dalia Gesualdi-Fecteau and talk about labour law and other less work-y stuff.
November 11, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Can’t say I enjoyed the full winter experience in Montreal this week, but was great to hang with Professors @eidlin.bsky.social and
Dalia Gesualdi-Fecteau and talk about labour law and other less work-y stuff.
Dalia Gesualdi-Fecteau and talk about labour law and other less work-y stuff.
Is there any bottom to the depths of the Republican Party’s depravity?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/b...
Trump Administration Demands States ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full Food Stamps
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Is there any bottom to the depths of the Republican Party’s depravity?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/b...
Fun to be back in MTL!
November 9, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Fun to be back in MTL!
How did no one tell me that the geniuses running Toronto decided to do train track repairs on BOTH the subway and the UP trains.
Impossible to get downtown on a Saturday. Fun
Impossible to get downtown on a Saturday. Fun
November 9, 2025 at 12:03 AM
How did no one tell me that the geniuses running Toronto decided to do train track repairs on BOTH the subway and the UP trains.
Impossible to get downtown on a Saturday. Fun
Impossible to get downtown on a Saturday. Fun
Reposted by David J. Doorey (aka The Law of Work)
In the wake of the Panama Papers scandal, Kevin O'Leary said he'd take his marbles and leave if Canada tried to reduce the tax shelters that protect the rich from paying their fair share.
My response: How can we miss you if you won't leave?
ca.news.yahoo.com/panama-paper...
My response: How can we miss you if you won't leave?
ca.news.yahoo.com/panama-paper...
November 7, 2025 at 10:28 PM
In the wake of the Panama Papers scandal, Kevin O'Leary said he'd take his marbles and leave if Canada tried to reduce the tax shelters that protect the rich from paying their fair share.
My response: How can we miss you if you won't leave?
ca.news.yahoo.com/panama-paper...
My response: How can we miss you if you won't leave?
ca.news.yahoo.com/panama-paper...
Reposted by David J. Doorey (aka The Law of Work)
I was delighted to join Michael Lewis, author of “The Big Short,” for a conversation about the state of our democracy and what I’ve learned in my nearly 60 years in and around politics.
You can watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxfnO4Su880
You can watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxfnO4Su880
Coming Up Short: A Conversation with Robert Reich and Michael Lewis
Goldman School of Public Policy
www.youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:01 PM
I was delighted to join Michael Lewis, author of “The Big Short,” for a conversation about the state of our democracy and what I’ve learned in my nearly 60 years in and around politics.
You can watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxfnO4Su880
You can watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxfnO4Su880
Oh sure I’ve been cited by Supreme Court of Canada and other Canadian courts, but now that I’ve been cited by the Appellant Division of the Caribbean Court of Justice I can retire.
Thanks everyone and have a nice life.
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Thanks everyone and have a nice life.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Oh sure I’ve been cited by Supreme Court of Canada and other Canadian courts, but now that I’ve been cited by the Appellant Division of the Caribbean Court of Justice I can retire.
Thanks everyone and have a nice life.
ccj.org/wp-content/u...
Thanks everyone and have a nice life.
ccj.org/wp-content/u...
It’s finally happened. I’ve reached that age when I no longer know any Grammy nominated songs or albums.
Okay, I know one song. The Subway by Chappell Roan, but that’s only because my spouse likes her.
I don’t even know any of the Rock songs or albums. Wow.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/07/e...
Okay, I know one song. The Subway by Chappell Roan, but that’s only because my spouse likes her.
I don’t even know any of the Rock songs or albums. Wow.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/07/e...
Grammy Awards 2026: See a list of nominees | CNN
The nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards have been announced.
www.cnn.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:59 PM
It’s finally happened. I’ve reached that age when I no longer know any Grammy nominated songs or albums.
Okay, I know one song. The Subway by Chappell Roan, but that’s only because my spouse likes her.
I don’t even know any of the Rock songs or albums. Wow.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/07/e...
Okay, I know one song. The Subway by Chappell Roan, but that’s only because my spouse likes her.
I don’t even know any of the Rock songs or albums. Wow.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/07/e...
What is a "volunteer"?:
Papa Murphy’s v Manmeet Kaur, 2025 ABESAB 16 canlii.ca/t/kg7tv
For-profit pizza company claims worker was an unpaid volunteer. As if. Board finds "employment" relationship.
For me, if (1) worker does real work & (2) the business is for-profit, worker is not a "volunteer".
Papa Murphy’s v Manmeet Kaur, 2025 ABESAB 16 canlii.ca/t/kg7tv
For-profit pizza company claims worker was an unpaid volunteer. As if. Board finds "employment" relationship.
For me, if (1) worker does real work & (2) the business is for-profit, worker is not a "volunteer".
canlii.ca
November 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
What is a "volunteer"?:
Papa Murphy’s v Manmeet Kaur, 2025 ABESAB 16 canlii.ca/t/kg7tv
For-profit pizza company claims worker was an unpaid volunteer. As if. Board finds "employment" relationship.
For me, if (1) worker does real work & (2) the business is for-profit, worker is not a "volunteer".
Papa Murphy’s v Manmeet Kaur, 2025 ABESAB 16 canlii.ca/t/kg7tv
For-profit pizza company claims worker was an unpaid volunteer. As if. Board finds "employment" relationship.
For me, if (1) worker does real work & (2) the business is for-profit, worker is not a "volunteer".
Could Tesla and its shareholders be any more out of touch with what’s happening in the world?
Inequality and grotesque wealth is destroying America, but sure, make this dickhead even richer.
www.thestar.com/business/tes...
Inequality and grotesque wealth is destroying America, but sure, make this dickhead even richer.
www.thestar.com/business/tes...
Tesla shareholders approve $1 trillion pay package for Musk
The pay agreement clears a path for Musk, the world’s richest person, to become the first-ever trillionaire
www.thestar.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Could Tesla and its shareholders be any more out of touch with what’s happening in the world?
Inequality and grotesque wealth is destroying America, but sure, make this dickhead even richer.
www.thestar.com/business/tes...
Inequality and grotesque wealth is destroying America, but sure, make this dickhead even richer.
www.thestar.com/business/tes...
Walter Mittens assessing our Jeanette Perreault cafe painting.
November 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Walter Mittens assessing our Jeanette Perreault cafe painting.
Federal government plans to follow Ontario’s lead, prohibit non-competition clauses in employment contracts.
The rest of country should similarly ban non-competes. As I explain in this article, most non-compete clauses are illegal anyways and they are bad policy:
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
The rest of country should similarly ban non-competes. As I explain in this article, most non-compete clauses are illegal anyways and they are bad policy:
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Non-Competition Clauses in Canadian Employment Law and the Doctrine of Inequality of Bargaining Power
In 2021, the Ontario government legislatively prohibited most non-competition clauses, the first Canadian government to take this step. The move was unexpected
papers.ssrn.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Federal government plans to follow Ontario’s lead, prohibit non-competition clauses in employment contracts.
The rest of country should similarly ban non-competes. As I explain in this article, most non-compete clauses are illegal anyways and they are bad policy:
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
The rest of country should similarly ban non-competes. As I explain in this article, most non-compete clauses are illegal anyways and they are bad policy:
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....