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Saskatchewan teachers and government say they’ve reached tentative agreement
Ontario court confirms labour arbitrators share concurrent jurisdiction with human rights tribunal
Funds and training won’t stop current rural paramedic burnout in Manitoba: union
Buckhorn Sand & Gravel fined $200,000 for workplace fatality, injury at limestone quarry
Construction company, director fined $117,500 for fatal workplace accident in Aylmer, Ont.
Injured workers in New Brunswick to receive more financial help

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Labour Relations

Saskatchewan teachers and government say they’ve reached tentative agreement

by The Canadian Press

Saskatchewan’s teachers and the provincial government say they’ve reached a tentative agreement on a new contract after months of sparring.  Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation president Samantha Becotte says executive …

Funds and training won’t stop current rural paramedic burnout in Manitoba: union
Unionized LifeLabs workers in Simcoe County ratify three-year collective agreement

Hundreds strike at Nestle chocolate plant in Toronto, Unifor says

WestJet Encore pilots reject tentative deal; airline says no impact on operations

WORKPLACE MENTAL HEALTH

Alberta announces major funding boost for child, youth mental health services

Sun Life commits over $1 million to youth mental health ahead of national awareness day

Forced rehab isn’t dragging ‘people in off the street’: minister

McLean & Company advocates for holistic psychological safety in the workplace

Employment Law

OPINIONS & COMMENTARY

Out with the old: Blue- and white-collar job labels aren’t cutting it anymore

by The Conversation

Students with dyslexia face challenges transitioning to the workplace, but with support they can thrive

The health-care crisis won’t be solved without addressing the elephant in the room: Staff workload

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Ontario to require menstrual products on construction sites

by The Canadian Press

Ontario is set to require larger construction projects to provide menstrual products on site. Labour Minister David Piccini says the province is facing a shortage of skilled trades …

OAWA Alberta opens in Edmonton to promote women in skilled trades
New B.C. legislation aims to remove systemic barriers for Indigenous, racialized people

Accessibility remains a back-burner issue for Victoria city council and CRD board

For moms-to-be, it’s possible to take maternity leave without breaking the bank

Industry News

IRIS Software Group acquires Swipeclock to expand U.S. SMB market offerings

Women of Influence+ and Room Women’s Network forge strategic partnership to boost leadership among women

CoachHub introduces AI Coaching Companion to enhance employee experience

Sun Life commits over $1 million to youth mental health ahead of national awareness day

CGI secures 10-year deal to modernize Los Angeles County’s core systems

HR Path acquires GroupeX to expand North American presence

Docusign introduces new SaaS category with launch of Intelligent Agreement Management platform

Marina Harris joins Clio as chief people officer following stints at WealthSimple, Netflix

Remote Working

Canadian workers crave in-person work, but many offices not delivering: Cisco Canada

Montreal-based Fuel Transport cuts workweek to 35 hours, boosts vacation time for employees

Public service unions promise ‘summer of discontent’ over in-office policy

Working from home can make us healthier and happier. Employers benefit too. Here’s the evidence if you need any convincing

GLOBAL HR NEWS

Workplace Safety

Buckhorn Sand & Gravel fined $200,000 for workplace fatality, injury at limestone quarry

Buckhorn Sand & Gravel Inc., a company based in Trent Lakes, Ont., has been fined $200,000 following a workplace incident that resulted in the death of one worker and critical injuries to another. The incident occurred at the …

Construction company, director fined $117,500 for fatal workplace accident in Aylmer, Ont.

Motorists and farmers urged to heed road safety this holiday weekend

Injured workers in New Brunswick to receive more financial help

B.C. enhances worker health and safety standards in mining sector

Employer Awards

Centennial College secures top honours at Skills Ontario Competition for sixth consecutive year

Fidelity Canada makes 2024 LinkedIn Top Companies in Canada list

Venterra Realty make Best Workplaces in Canada list for third straight year

Hyundai Auto Canada honoured as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 2024

Artificial Intelligence

TD launches generative AI pilots for customer support and engineering

Immigration

Alberta makes Ukrainian driver’s license exchange without testing permanent

Alberta’s government has announced the permanent adoption of a program that allows Ukrainian evacuees to exchange their home country’s driving permits for local licenses without additional testing. This initiative, initially temporary, was introduced to aid Ukrainians resettling in …

Temporary immigration programs are pushing down wage growth in Canada, economists say

New documentary sheds light on the plight of temporary foreign workers in Canada

Worker mobility key concern with changes to foreign worker program

Ottawa announces new measure to support skilled temporary workers in Manitoba

People on the Move

Room Women’s Network appoints Kerry Connelly as vice-president of business development

Room Women’s Network has appointed Kerry Connelly as Vice President of Business Development. This announcement follows the recent acquisition of Women of Influence+ (WOI+) by More Room for Women Holdings, uniting two significant forces in promoting gender equity …

Marina Harris joins Clio as chief people officer following stints at WealthSimple, Netflix

KBRS appoints Ryna Young as new regional head and DEI co-lead in Toronto

JD Saint-Martin appointed to board of directors at Workleap

Cindy Carlisle named CHRO at Foot Locker

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