SOCIOL 1C03 Quiz: Sociology1C03, Test 2 Inequality
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Investing in families and canada (krull pages 292-317; newspaper articles by. Labour market and social policy (pupo et al; newspaper articles by. Lecture content up to and including oct 17th. Between 1975 and 1978 there was a similar basic income experiment in manitoba and winnipeg with positive results. Basic income is below the poverty line. In 2017, minium wage in ontario is 11. 408. Minimum wage will increase to 158 in january 2019. Over last several decades, minimum wage has not kept up with inflation. Require employers to pay an employee for at least three hours of work if their work shift is cancelling with less than 48 hours notice. Allows workers to say no to work shifts if they are given less than four days notice that they have to work. Part time workers paid the same wage as full-time workers. Prevent employers from classifying employees as independent contractors. Additional employment standards officers to ensure compliance.
