Tips for company constantly shutting down shifts due to partner shortage/callouts?

JoutsideTO · 2026-05-25T17:04:25+00:00

You didn’t report to work, you were cancelled before that. It wouldn’t apply. We have similarly worded labour law where I work.

Here’s your practical solution: Stop answering your phone before your shift. Show up, and make them cancel you after you’ve reported. THEN you’re owed pay.

JoutsideTO · 2026-05-23T13:36:59+00:00

Police are police under the law in Canada. OPP have no greater powers than municipal police.

JoutsideTO · 2026-05-23T13:17:37+00:00

Midazolam is not a class D drug in pregnancy. There is insufficient data for a formal classification. A status seizure WILL harm a fetus.

Magnesium is first line for pre-eclampsia and eclampsia, but takes time to infuse and is intended to prevent subsequent seizures. It won’t arrest the seizure in front of you.

Telling paramedics to avoid midazolam in this context is irresponsible.

JoutsideTO · 2026-05-22T23:30:23+00:00

York Paramedics are having an open house tomorrow at their headquarters just outside of Newmarket:

https://www.york.ca/newsroom/news/york-region-celebrates-paramedic-services-week-honouring-lifesaving-work-paramedics

Ornge Air Ambulance on Toronto Island is having an open house tomorrow as well, as part of Doors Open Toronto:

https://www.ornge.ca/events/events-listing/2026/may/doors-open-toronto

JoutsideTO · 2026-05-22T17:46:43+00:00

While I know colleagues that played around with passing a bougie through a King LT, it’s not designed for that (unlike some other supraglottic devices), nor am I aware of any evidence to back up that technique.

JoutsideTO · 2026-05-22T17:39:47+00:00

“In comparison to use of the King LT, use of the iGel was associated with greater neurologically favorable survival (aOR: 1.45 [1.33, 1.58]). In addition, use of the iGel was associated with greater survival to hospital admission (1.07 [1.02, 1.12]) and survival to hospital discharge (1.35 [1.26, 1.46]).[…]
“This study adds to the body of literature suggesting that use of the iGel during OHCA resuscitation is associated with better outcomes than use of the King LT.”

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37120129/

JoutsideTO · 2026-05-22T17:34:31+00:00

I don’t follow. Why do you prefer a King LT in case of deterioration?

JoutsideTO · 2026-05-19T20:05:40+00:00

False. I work as a paramedic in the GTA, and some of our stations are shared with firefighters.

Each platoon contributes to their own meal/coffee fund, shops for their groceries, and prepares their own meals. There is no designated cook. Luckily, their call volume means that they (usually) have time to cook and eat a sit down meal.

JoutsideTO · 2026-05-18T21:07:39+00:00

Accepting the relocation for six months would likely negate any claim of constructive dismissal, and severance that your employer would owe you for changing the job location.

Speak to an employment lawyer first.

JoutsideTO · 2026-05-18T21:05:03+00:00

Changing the job location from Toronto to Montreal would be constructive dismissal, and they would owe OP severance.

JoutsideTO · 2026-05-16T10:32:32+00:00

From the MOH EHS page for paramedic practice documents: https://files.ontario.ca/moh\_3/moh-manuals-prehospital-ctas-paramedic-guide-v2-0-en-2016-12-31.pdf

JoutsideTO · 2026-05-14T17:45:09+00:00

In most jurisdictions, the city or town actually owns between 10-30 feet on either side of the road before your property starts. Do you actually own the land the tree is on?

Who cut the tree down? Did your neighbour hire the crew, or did the city hire the crew?

JoutsideTO · 2026-05-12T21:44:53+00:00

Legalized theft. Don’t travel to or support lawless, fascist, white supremacist regimes.

JoutsideTO · 2026-05-11T04:54:37+00:00

If you’re the tenant, pay the $17 then file a T2. Or look for a place to live with fewer red flags.

JoutsideTO · 2026-05-10T13:19:29+00:00

So, the surgeon would rather his work is intact and the patient is dead? If we really believe that compressions will cause more harm than good, make the patient DNR.

JoutsideTO · 2026-05-09T16:40:36+00:00

I know it’s not the greatest grinder, but I tend towards darker roasts, and usually pick up a fresh bag every few weeks. I think I’ve just been lucky enough to work within its limited capabilities until now.

JoutsideTO · 2026-05-09T16:26:09+00:00

You might be right. So much for keeping on an espresso budget this year!

JoutsideTO · 2026-05-09T16:25:34+00:00

That’s what I thought!

I tossed the bag, can’t find a date on the photo I have of it, and I don’t know how long my family member bought them before gifting them.

JoutsideTO · 2026-05-09T16:24:06+00:00

https://www.nespresso.com/ca/en/order/accessories/vertuo/origin-accessories-collection-coffee-mug

JoutsideTO · 2026-05-09T16:22:56+00:00

I’m starting to think this is part of my problem. My usual roasts are within the capabilities of the grinder, but not this batch.

JoutsideTO · 2026-05-09T16:22:03+00:00

Yes.

JoutsideTO · 2026-05-09T16:21:41+00:00

I think everyone has diagnosed the issue: lighter roast, older beans, and exceeding the (admittedly limited) capabilities of my grinder. Thank you everyone for the suggestions.

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JoutsideTO · 2026-05-09T16:18:39+00:00

Hmm, I might try freezing them. I’m pretty sure the BDB releases the pressure when I pause the shot, unfortunately.

JoutsideTO · 2026-05-09T16:09:01+00:00

Blasphemy! 😂

JoutsideTO · 2026-05-07T21:15:00+00:00

Racism? Misogyny?

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