“We’re talking about workers who’ve spent years working for this company, and now they’re being denied income they’ve rightfully earned and are entitled to,” said Lana Payne, Unifor national president.
HBC started its full liquidation in March. That came after the company went through Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) proceedings following an initial order for creditor protection from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
Can HBC cut commission pay?
Hudson’s Bay spokesperson Tiffany Bourré confirmed that the retailer has cut commission pay, according to a CBC report.
Typically, employers can’t significantly reduce workers’ salaries on such short notice without their consent, legal experts…
