HR News Canada

by Todd Humber
Flight attendants union urges government to reject airlines’ claims on unpaid work
National artificial intelligence strategy to be released next week, Carney says
AI, skills shortages and wellbeing are reshaping global workplaces: IBA report
B.C. opens consultation on construction prompt-payment rules

Top Stories

B.C. minimum wage set to rise to $18.25 per hour on June 1

by HR News Canada Staff

British Columbia’s general minimum wage will increase to $18.25 an hour on June 1, up from $17.85, the provincial Ministry of Labour announced May 26. The increase of just over 2.1 per cent is tied …

Median pay for CEOs in U.S. rose nearly 6% in 2025, but some compensation packages were eye-popping

The Agreement: Labour Law

PREMIUM Union must present evidence first in TSSA probationary discharge arbitration

Latest News

Ontario adds 70,000 postsecondary seats in health care, STEM, trades

CLC warns Ottawa against weakening bargaining rights in Code review

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Arrival of World Cup in Toronto, Vancouver means more chances to pick up side gigs

Unifor reaches tentative deal with Air Canada for 6,000 agents

Nunavut workers to receive $1.5 million for marine training as part of tariff response

Ottawa, New Brunswick commit $13.8 million to retrain tariff-hit workers

United Nations’ top court says right to strike is protected by a key labor treaty

Adecco study finds AI ambition outpacing workforce readiness

Benefits Fraud | SPECIAL FOCUS

The ripple effect: Benefits fraud impacts premiums, coverage and healthcare 

The anatomy of benefits fraud: Common schemes and how they’re stopped 

Building a fraud-resistant workplace: What employers need to know 

The hidden cost of benefits fraud: How AI and data science are fighting back

Labour Relations| In Partnership with Queen's IRC

Flight attendants union urges government to reject airlines’ claims on unpaid work

by The Canadian Press

By Christopher Reynolds Canada’s main flight attendants union is crying foul on airline submissions to the federal government on its probe into unpaid work in the sector. In a …

CLC warns Ottawa against weakening bargaining rights in Code review
Unifor calls federal Labour Code review fundamentally flawed

Massachusetts Uber, Lyft drivers certify first statewide ride-hailing union amid automation fears

Steelworkers union adds 120 workers at St. Jacobs, Ont., long-term care home

Labour Law| Premium Content

PREMIUM Two-year delay sinks B.C. vaccine policy group grievances

PREMIUM Arbitration board awards 3.5% annual wage hikes at long-term care home in Brantford, Ont.

PREMIUM Arbitrator strips paid meal break at Etobicoke, Ont., long-term care home

Collective Agreements

Global HR News| Workplace Coverage from around the world

AI, skills shortages and wellbeing are reshaping global workplaces: IBA report

by HR News Canada Staff

Deaths reported after tank implodes at Washington pulp and paper mill

by The Associated Press

California State University to pay $12 million to settle harassment claims

by HR News Canada Staff

Employment Law| In Partnership with HR Law Canada

Woman fired by Indiana university over Charlie Kirk post to receive $225,000 legal settlement

by The Associated Press

SaskPower told to assess privacy of vehicle tracking system

by Todd Humber

Boston Pizza manager fined $15,000 for faking records in labour probe

by HR News Canada Staff

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RBC dropped from human rights case over federal jurisdiction
on May 26, 2026
Arbitrator dismisses 20-month-old grievance over four days’ lost pay for worker at oriented strand board plant
on May 26, 2026
B.C. tribunal orders former client to pay $2,514 in unpaid legal fees in severance case
on May 26, 2026

Opinion

When feedback blows up: How to coach through the pushback

by Bill Howatt

That smartphone in your employee’s pocket? Well, it’s also a witness

The silence after change: What many leaders keep getting wrong

When your workplace doesn’t match your ethical outlook – the problem of ‘moral injury’

Mental Health

Outed by HR: B.C. worker’s mental disorder claim revived after sexual orientation leaked to manager

by Todd Humber

Empire Life trains 70 of its leaders in mental health first aid

When your workplace doesn’t match your ethical outlook – the problem of ‘moral injury’

Younger workers report nearly twice the demand for mental health support: TELUS Health

Workplace Safety| In Partnership with Safety News Canada

Deaths reported after tank implodes at Washington pulp and paper mill

by The Associated Press

PREMIUM Carpenter awarded pay, room and board allowance after being taken to hospital with chest pains

by Safety News Canada

Ship operator and employee are charged in crash that caused the deadly collapse of Baltimore bridge

by The Associated Press

Recruitment & Retention

CFIB report finds hiring disconnect between youth, small businesses

by Todd Humber

Entry-level jobs in Canada becoming harder to access: Survey

Job scams target Gen Z workers as off-platform tactics rise: LinkedIn

Substitute teachers want more training, flexibility to boost job satisfaction: U.S. survey

Artificial Intelligence

AI, skills shortages and wellbeing are reshaping global workplaces: IBA report

by HR News Canada Staff

Accentism for profit? What Telus is getting wrong about accents

PSHSA launches AI division for public sector safety

AI accelerates pressure on Canadian municipal workforces: report

Immigration

Trump’s latest immigration move clouds the path to green cards

Newfoundland and Labrador launches consultation on foreign worker protections

‘Unwanted wherever you go’: New Canadian asylum law leaves some migrants in limbo

Here’s why Canada needs to ditch age‑based immigration points

Diversity

Ontario spending $11 million to train women for in-demand jobs

Experts call for ‘Indigenous lens’ on hiring and workplace policies

Canadian Labour Congress adopts justice action plan at Winnipeg convention

Florida attorney general issues investigative subpoena to the NFL over the Rooney Rule

Industry News

HR Path acquires TEC360 People, expanding its footprint in Mexico

by HR News Canada Staff

Empire Life trains 70 of its leaders in mental health first aid

by HR News Canada Staff

BambooHR launches on-demand pay tool with Clair

by HR News Canada Staff

People on the Move| Add Your Listing

Aegon names Jennifer Palmieri chief human resources officer

by HR News Canada Staff

Cadieux reappointed to second term as Canada’s chief accessibility officer

by HR News Canada Staff

Susann Mayhead named president and CEO of Mercedes‑Benz Canada

by The Canadian Press

Top Employers

Blazesoft earns Great Place To Work recognition for third straight year

Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers recognized for advanced manufacturing, technology growth

Jazz Aviation named top employer in Atlantic Canada for 15th year in a row

Nova Scotia’s Top Employers for 2026 named by Mediacorp

Remote & Hybrid Work

Several federal departments short of space as public servants return to the office

As the world faces yet another crisis, why are leaders still resisting remote work?

Finnish company draws employees back to office without resorting to mandates, formal policies

One Tech Tip: Logging on at a cafe? Privacy and security guidelines for remote workers

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Union ‘disappointed’ as feds fund outside staff to guard immigration holding centres
Saskatchewan, Alberta let Lloydminster apprentices train closer to home
SHRM Foundation names Gen Z leader Alex Edgar as first Losey fellow
New Brunswick funds program to move veterans into skilled trades
Ontario opens skilled trades exam centre in Kenora
Ontario spending $11 million to train women for in-demand jobs
Boston Pizza manager fined $15,000 for faking records in labour probe
Nav Canada faces air controller shortage as travel season dawns, but ‘gap is closing’
Inflation rises to 2.8% in April but Iran war impact limited to gas pumps for now
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Contract talks break off between Unifor and Coast Mountain Bus Company
Policy paper urges Canada to train skilled immigrants before arrival
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Newfoundland and Labrador launches consultation on foreign worker protections
Union delegates adopt action plan as thousands march in Winnipeg
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