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

by Todd Humber

A dentist bills for time in the chair rather than time spent on treatment. A medical facility where claims are submitted under a licensed therapist’s credentials, when services were provided by unlicensed providers. A pharmacist bills non-prescription items as prescription drugs. These are common examples of fraud.  Canada’s group …

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Unifor demands ‘Sell Here, Build Here’ rules one year into Trump auto tariffs

by HR News Canada Staff

Unifor is calling on governments and corporations to adopt a “Sell Here, Build Here” policy as Canada marks one year of job losses triggered by U.S. tariffs on …

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Metro fruit and vegetable distribution centre employees on strike in Quebec

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B.C. professional employees ratify new collective agreement with province

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Collective Agreements

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For César Chavez supporters, a painful question: What to do with his legacy now

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Older workers underused as talent shortage grows, SHRM CEO tells U.S. Senate

by Todd Humber

As use of AI in HR surges, SHRM calls for a risk-based, federal governance framework

by Todd Humber

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The severance sword: Ontario’s $2.5 million severance threshold is still stuck in 1987

by Evert Akkerman

CPP disability appeal allowed for HR and safety consultant disabled in 2018 car crash

by HR Law Canada

Ontario employers can exclude trainees from tip pools, board rules

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Opinion

The severance sword: Ontario’s $2.5 million severance threshold is still stuck in 1987

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Mental Health

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PREMIUM PepsiCo worker’s union, safety reprisal complaint tossed after two-year delay

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More than 4 in 10 Canadians have been physically or sexually assaulted: StatsCan

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Worker claims call from HR led him to drop safety complaint – board dismisses bid to reopen

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Recruitment & Retention

Most job seekers say networking now feels transactional, survey finds

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Alberta launches grant program to recruit veterinarian students to rural practices

Job vacancies stabilize after three quarters of decline: Statistics Canada

IRCC worker’s discrimination complaint over non-advertised senior officer appointment dismissed

Artificial Intelligence

Most organizations still experimenting with AI, Conference Board survey finds

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Immigration

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Diversity

Federal report shows gains for Black public servants, persons with disabilities

MLA wants to scrap B.C.’s Human Rights Code. Some constituents want her gone instead

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Industry News

HR Path acquires Covalence Consulting to expand UKG practice in North America

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Rivermate expands employer of record services to 180 countries

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Accolad launches automated employee recognition platform

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Inseego names Silvia Rocha-Espino as head of people

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Former board chair Andre T. Allen named HRCI chief business officer

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Cloudstaff names new North America general manager to lead U.S. expansion

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Top Employers

Canada’s Top Family-Friendly Employers marks 25 years recognizing caregiver support

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Remote & Hybrid Work

B.C. union calls on province to let workers stay home to cut fuel costs

Ontario town approves flexible workplace policy after debate over remote work arrangements

Working from home since COVID‑19? Cabin fever could be the next challenge

Women workers impacted most by broader return to office push, say experts

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