Amazon Warehouse Subject of Investigation

Tuesday, 16 March 2021 05:54

By Tami Jeanneret

The Ministry of Labour is investigating the warehouse shut down last week because of an outbreak of COVID-19.

CTV News reporting the Brampton warehouse is under investigation for possible labour violations.

The facility was closed last Friday and thousands of workers were ordered to self isolate for two weeks.

The warehouse which employs around 5,000 workers has been linked to more than 600 cases.

Amazon Canada says workers will be paid during their quarantine, but it disputes the data being used to support the plant closure.

More from Local News

Niagara Falls Backs Swimming Lessons

The idea is to ask the provincial government make this mandatory in schools, to prevent child drownings
Welland Moves for Public Sex Offender Registries

It'll prepare a formal request to federal and provincial governments, after hearing from residents who've survived abuse
Police Looking for Fraud Suspect

They say Ernesto Sarabando didn't show up in court
Suspect Charged with Murder

Update: A body was found in Port Colborne home
Pedestrian Hit on Drummond Road

Police have closed the road off between Lundy's Lane and Highway 420
Late Chair Restored Council's Image: Rigby

Niagara Region paying homage to Jim Bradley in first meeting since his death
Water Safety Should be Taught in School: Region

A St. Catharines man wants the provincial government to get this done
OHIP Should Cover Prostate Screening: MPP

Wayne Gates was joined by other MPPs today, asking the government to make access easier