New Report On Wage Theft

October 18, 2025

We are excited to share a new report released by the Workers Action Centre, “The Crisis of Wage Theft in Ontario: It is getting easier for employers to steal from workers.” 

The report exposes the crisis of illegal employer pay practices due to lack of government workplace enforcement.  The report includes a survey of over 500 workers that reveals wage theft is more than just a bounced cheque. 

Key findings: 

  • Over 60% of people working overtime report never receiving OT premium pay or time off in lieu of ot pay
  • 46% of workers reported that they did not get public holidays off with pay. 
  • 20% faced wage theft of over $5,000, while 50% of workers lost wages between $500 and $5,000. 
  • While more than half of Canadians report living paycheque to paycheque, 47% of workers surveyed reported their pay was late, creating financial difficulties. 
  • Over 1 in 4 workers report having to borrow money to pay the bills due to wage theft

You can find out more about the report and the campaign against wage theft as well at an online webinar on Tuesday, October 28, at 7pm (EST). Join us and hear from workers who are organizing and fighting back against wage theft. 

Find out how you can get involved in actions happening on Halloween - October 31st, where we will be taking on the epidemic of scary wage theft in our communities!  


This Tuesday, October 21, we’re meeting in Toronto to coordinate support for workers and push back against wage theft. Join us to plan next steps in the fight for decent work and strong public services!

📍 Toronto Organizing Meeting
🗓 Tuesday, October 21 • 6:00 PM
📌 Community Organizing Space - 720 Spadina Avenue, Toronto

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When workers stand up, it raises the floor for all of us.