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On tonight’s episode: On the job with Conservative MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy.
Running for re-election as part of Doug Ford's PC party, the MPP from Newmarket-Aurora is facing mounting criticism from ex-employees.
In December, a former constituency manager filed a formal complaint with the Ontario Labour Relations Board, alleging she was terminated for reporting workplace harassment at the MPP's office.
Since then, at least seven other former employees have come forward with similar allegations.
SEE: More former employees accuse Newmarket-Aurora MPP of workplace bullying
Ford defended his colleague at a Tuesday press conference, saying "we always act professionally and we always respect our employees."
"I do support Dawn," he continued. "She does incredible work within her community."
NewmarketToday reporter Joseph Quigley has been covering the story and joins us tonight with all the details. You can read his latest report HERE.
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