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by Todd Humber
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

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

by Todd Humber

An HR professional at a B.C. landscaping company mentioned, in front of a brand-new operations manager, who a long-time truck driver’s “roommate” actually was. The manager had been on the job three days. The driver …

Unifor cheers world court ruling backing right to strike

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

by HR News Canada Staff

Unifor and Air Canada have reached a tentative agreement covering nearly 6,000 customer service agents who work at airports and call centres across the country. The deal covers …

Unifor cheers world court ruling backing right to strike
United Nations’ top court says right to strike is protected by a key labor treaty

Samsung faces strike after pay talks with union fall apart

Union ‘disappointed’ as feds fund outside staff to guard immigration holding centres

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Collective Agreements

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

by The Associated Press

Samsung’s union puts off strike after reaching last-minute wage deal with management

by The Associated Press

The United Nations’ top court will issue an advisory opinion on the right to strike

by The Associated Press

Employment Law| In Partnership with HR Law Canada

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

by Todd Humber

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

by Todd Humber

SaskPower told to assess privacy of vehicle tracking system

by Todd Humber

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Opinion

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

by Todd Humber

The silence after change: What many leaders keep getting wrong

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

We studied what happened when financially struggling artists received $1,000 a month, no strings attached, for 18 months

Mental Health

When an employee says ‘I’m struggling,’ what do you say back?

by Bill Howatt

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

New data on 2022 China plane crash suggests cockpit struggle and fuel cut

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PSHSA launches AI division for public sector safety

by Safety News Canada

N.L. introduces bill to boost retirement benefits for injured workers

by Safety News Canada

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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

Accentism for profit? What Telus is getting wrong about accents

by The Conversation

VidCruiter launches AI scoring tool for video interviews

OpenSesame opens AI lab in Texas to build workforce tools

Bank of Canada expects limited job losses in AI transformation

Immigration

Trump orders banks to take a closer look at clients’ citizenship in new immigration enforcement move

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

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

Diaspora distress: When geopolitical conflict follows immigrant workers into the office

Diversity

Unemployment rate climbs for Canadians with disabilities in 2025: StatsCan

Canadian Labour Congress adopts justice action plan at Winnipeg convention

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

Women of colour fill 30 per cent of most AI-vulnerable jobs: U.S. report

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

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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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