Media
Yes, the city of Ottawa needs a women's bureau. Here's why
Ottawa Citizen, March 2, 2018Print
Federal government faces heat for unpaid intern rules
Ottawa Citizen, February 10, 2016Print
URL: http://ottawacitizen.com/storyline/federal-government-faces-heat-for-unpaid-intern-rules
The federal Liberals are facing a growing backlash over proposed regulations that would allow federally regulated workplaces to hire unpaid interns, which intern advocates say flies in the face of the government’s campaign pledges to help young workers.
Time for party leaders to step up, show who’s going to be the best for public servants
‘My ancestors did not survive 300 years of slavery to feel like I had an overseer’: systemic change needed at Equal Voice after three racialized women fired, say women’s rights advocates
Congratulations, we played ourselves
Trudeau and the Liberals have lost their feminist credentials
Ottawa Citizen, March 8, 2019Online
Canada’s White Punditry Lets Us Down On The SNC-Lavalin Scandal
Canadaland, March 25, 2019Online
URL: https://www.canadalandshow.com/canadas-white-punditry-lets-us-down-on-the-snc-lavalin-scandal/
Probe finds federal departments neglected to pay interns
CBC, September 23, 2016Online
Liberal government investigation uncovers examples of interns who should have been paid
Proposed rules on unpaid interns a 'political problem' for Liberals, advocates say
CBC, February 10, 2016Online
URL: http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/unpaid-interns-rules-backlash-1.3441701
Advocates say unpaid internships lead to precarious employment for young workers
Navigating rights and responsibilities under workers' compensation and human rights legislation in Ontario
Published by Ontario Bar Association Annual Human Rights Update 2016
May 30, 2016
A review of recent Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario cases involving injured workers shows that workplace parties are not always responsive to the different obligations that exist under workers’ compensation and human rights legislation in Ontario. It is possible that many disputes over these issues that have ended up before the Tribunal might have been avoided had there been clear policies and processes in place explaining these distinctive obligations and encouraging proactive compliance with both WSIA and Code requirements.
Canadian Intern Association Rights Guide
Published by Canadian Intern Association
November 16, 2016
The Guide provides a summary of employment, health and safety, and human rights for interns in each province and the federal sector in the “know your rights” section. The Guide also features “claim back your pay” information, recommendations for law reform, and best practices for employers and academic institutions.
URL: http://internassociation.ca/tempcia/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/CanadianInternRightsGuide.pdf
Biography
Amy Kishek is a Palestinian-Canadian podcast host, advocate and labour lawyer. She works in-house for one of Canada's largest public sector unions, representing members and the union in matters of labour and human rights law before labour boards and arbitrators across the country. She has appeared before parliamentary committees, and provides legal education seminars. Kishek is the co-host of the Ottawa-based Bad and Bitchy podcast, an intersectional feminist podcast offering topical weekly takes on politics, social issues and pop culture. She has also contributed to opinion pieces to both local and national publications. Amy was previously a political staffer, and has a master's degree in international political economy where she was a fellow at Massey College. Kishek has worked with a number of organizations in federal lobbying and advocacy, including the Canadian Intern Association on issues of unpaid internships. Her first hand experience with unpaid internships and student debt led her to take action to address systemic issues that plague young workers. Kishek embraces the label of social justice activist, has organized rallies and marches, and brings her feminism to her satirical writing at the Beaverton.