Migrant Worker Seeks Compensation After Wrongful Termination by Hamilton Farm
Fired migrant worker seeks compensation after labour board rules Hamilton farm wrongfully fired her

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Jiangtao Liu, a former mushroom picker at Nebo Mushrooms in Hamilton, Ontario, is pursuing compensation after the Ontario Labour Relations Board ruled her firing was unjust. Liu, who reported workplace harassment, aims to highlight the vulnerabilities faced by migrant workers in Canada.
- 01Jiangtao Liu worked at Nebo Mushrooms from November 2023 to April 2024 before being fired after reporting harassment.
- 02The Ontario Labour Relations Board ruled that Liu's firing violated her rights under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- 03Liu is seeking compensation for lost wages amounting to at least 110 weeks and damages for her termination process.
- 04The case underscores issues with immigration laws affecting migrant workers' rights in Canada.
- 05Justice for Migrant Workers advocates for better protections for non-unionized workers like Liu.
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Jiangtao Liu, a migrant worker from China, is seeking compensation following a ruling from the Ontario Labour Relations Board that found her termination from Nebo Mushrooms in Hamilton was wrongful. Liu worked at the farm from November 2023 until her firing in April 2024, which occurred after she reported harassment. The board's decision, made on November 17, 2024, recognized that Liu's rights were violated under Section 50 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). Liu's advocate, Chris Ramsaroop from Justice for Migrant Workers, emphasized the need for systemic changes to protect vulnerable workers. Liu is pursuing compensation for lost wages and damages, arguing that her firing was handled insensitively and in bad faith. The case also highlights gaps in immigration laws that impact migrant workers' ability to secure permanent residency. Liu's former employer contended that she voluntarily resigned, a claim the board dismissed based on evidence from the case. The ongoing situation has drawn attention to the challenges faced by migrant workers in Canada, particularly regarding their rights and protections in the workplace.
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The case highlights the precarious position of migrant workers in Ontario, particularly regarding their rights and protections in the workplace.
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