HR News Canada

by Todd Humber

Top Stories

Fair pay, respect emerge as new engagement predictors: WSA researcher

Fair pay and basic respect have shown up as predictors of employee engagement for the first time in nearly three decades of workforce research, a finding that should reshape what HR leaders measure in 2026, …

Clarity on termination clauses: Ontario’s top court finally says what ‘at any time’ means
Employers owe notice before revoking work-from-home, Whitten warns
B.C. labour board orders Amazon into binding arbitration for first contract

The surprises that make new hires quit? Well, they’re the ones about your own organization

Latest News

Coast Mountain Bus Company transit workers plan uniform ban Aug. 17
Employee happiness climbs to three-year high, but recovery leaves gaps
Newcomer women put their lives ‘on hold’ before resuming careers
Unifor to begin talks with General Motors today after deal with Ford
Canada’s unemployment rate falls to two-year low of 6.4%
US employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs amid strain from the Iran war, unemployment dips to 4.1%
Canada is becoming less accepting of gender diversity, new Statistics Canada data shows
Ottawa urged to scrap, not codify, power to end legal strikes by labour group
WestJet cabin crew union shares specifics of deal reached with airline after strike
LifeSpeak names Neil King as chief executive officer
Saskatchewan’s hidden workforce is ready to get to work

WestJet flight cancellations tapering off as airline ramps back up after strike

The Agreement | Labour Law

PREMIUM Scugog firefighters to see wages rise to $122,000 under new contract in Ontario

PREMIUM National Defence ordered to reassess worker’s French exam over word count
PREMIUM Brampton, Ont., courthouse exhibits clerk’s discrimination grievance can proceed despite delay
PREMIUM Georgian Bay Seniors Lodge workers awarded 3.5 per cent wage hikes
PREMIUM Alberta board sets aside arbitrator’s ruling in Shell job competition

Collective Agreements

PREMIUM United Steelworkers Local 1-1937 and Pacific Energy Fireplace Products finalize three-year collective agreement covering production workers

Many Canadians don’t know federal travel advisories can void their insurance: survey
In-N-Out worker killed in shooting at newly opened Idaho restaurant traveled to...
Canada’s energy transition needs a more diverse workforce
British Columbia amendments to employment standards complaint process take effect
Alberta expands imaging self-referral, but MRT group warns of workforce strain
At colleges, the AI boom means everyone wants to dabble in computer...
WestJet, CUPE reach tentative deal as passengers scramble amid flight disruptions
Nunavut does not have its own immigration pathway, despite acute labour shortages
U.S., Canadian steelworkers unions demand Trump reconsider tariffs
Canadian economy grows for second straight month in May
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Labour Relations

Coast Mountain Bus Company transit workers plan uniform ban Aug. 17

Unifor to begin talks with General Motors today after deal with Ford

Ottawa urged to scrap, not codify, power to end legal strikes by labour group

B.C. labour board orders Amazon into binding arbitration for first contract

WestJet cabin crew union shares specifics of deal reached with airline after strike

WestJet flight cancellations tapering off as airline ramps back up after strike

WestJet, CUPE reach tentative deal as passengers scramble amid flight disruptions
U.S., Canadian steelworkers unions demand Trump reconsider tariffs
Mediation and legislation: How the government could step into a WestJet strike
Deadline nears on WestJet flight attendants strike threat
Were you planning to fly WestJet? What you need to know about the looming strike

Opinion

Clarity on termination clauses: Ontario’s top court finally says what ‘at any time’ means

Canada is becoming less accepting of gender diversity, new Statistics Canada data shows

Incivility is costing employers dearly: Here’s how leaders can turn the tide

Leaders want honest feedback – but it’s not always comfortable

My grandfather kept his rejected degree for 50 years. Decades later, Canada still deskills immigrants
Leaders want honest feedback – but it’s not always comfortable
My grandfather kept his rejected degree for 50 years. Decades later, Canada still deskills immigrants
It’s not just business: Why emotions are central to workplace management
What my first job taught me about psychological health and safety

Global HR News

US employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs amid strain from the Iran war, unemployment dips to 4.1%
Congo Ebola health workers protest unpaid wages, disrupting response as deaths top 1,800
3 killed in Idaho In-N-Out shooting included a man known for helping others get sober
In-N-Out worker killed in shooting at newly opened Idaho restaurant traveled to open stores
At colleges, the AI boom means everyone wants to dabble in computer science

Coal mine blast in Pakistan kills at lead 7...

US economy grows a sluggish 1.5% second-quarter with inflation...

Wisconsin appeals court overturns ruling that had restored collective...

Benefits Fraud

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

Employment Law

Clarity on termination clauses: Ontario’s top court finally says what ‘at any time’ means

Employers owe notice before revoking work-from-home, Whitten warns

Arbitrator strikes down TTC’s random drug and alcohol testing program
Ontario ombudsman clears Township of Scugog’s off-site CAO hiring meeting
26 Meta employees sue in US, alleging AI-driven layoff picks hit workers on medical and parental leave
B.C. Mountie loses court appeal after coercive sexual relationship with jail guard

Mental Health

What my first job taught me about psychological health and safety

Burnout isn’t new — 18th‑century farm records show workers describing the same exhaustion

Mental health programs alone won’t fix psychological injury among public safety workers
PREMIUM Ontario ordered to pay three guards on PTSD leave $12.5K each for posting their photos at jail entrances
Ontario coroner calls for broader mental health coverage after 34 corrections suicides
HR shapes whether workers struggling with mental health seek help or stay silent: Sorenson

Total Rewards

PREMIUM Scugog firefighters to see wages rise to $122,000 under new contract in Ontario

Fair pay, respect emerge as new engagement predictors: WSA researcher

Many Canadians don’t know federal travel advisories can void their insurance: survey
Payroll employment rose by 24,100 in May, wages climb 3.4 per cent from 2025: Statistics Canada
Lower-income workers negotiate less, face harsher judgment, MIT study finds
Registered pension plan membership topped 7.4 million in 2024: StatsCan

Artificial Intelligence

At colleges, the AI boom means everyone wants to dabble in computer science

Executives split sharply on AI readiness, HR leaders most cautious

One-third of Canadians admit exaggerating AI skills at work: TD survey
AI whitepaper finds job losses lag behind the hype, so far
Paylocity launches AI agents across HR, payroll and recruiting platform
26 Meta employees sue in US, alleging AI-driven layoff picks hit workers on medical and parental leave

Recruitment

Saskatchewan’s hidden workforce is ready to get to work

Canadian hiring plans climb as skills shortages persist: Robert Half

Paylocity launches AI agents across HR, payroll and recruiting platform
Ontario ombudsman clears Township of Scugog’s off-site CAO hiring meeting
Most workers have encountered co-workers who misrepresented skills or identity: Survey
Employers take 68 days to hire while top candidates disappear in just 10: Labrie

Retention

The surprises that make new hires quit? Well, they’re the ones about your own organization

Afni improves retention using UKG workforce platform globally

U.K.’s overworked staff eye the exit, HiBob survey finds
Nearly a quarter of Canadian workers plan to change jobs
Four in 10 Canadian professionals plan job search: Robert Half
Nova Scotia opens applications for healthcare worker recruitment grants

Remote & Hybrid Work

Employers owe notice before revoking work-from-home, Whitten warns

Union to stage Ottawa street action over crowded federal office spaces

Office market sees first full-year of recovery since pandemic disruption: CBRE
Commuting costs, cramped offices drive resistance to return-to-office mandates
Ontario’s WSIB must restore flex work before office return, arbitrator rules
Return to office, hybrid work can trigger migraines – advocates warn

People on the Move

LifeSpeak names Neil King as chief executive officer

SHRM Linkage appoints Carolynn Johnson as acting CEO

Lotto.com names Amanda Coyle vice-president of human resources
Corel names Tracy Porter-Stevens as vice-president of people
Employment Hero names Chris Pinkerton as Canadian managing director
UKG hires Oracle executive Rod Johnson as chief revenue officer

Industry News

LifeSpeak names Neil King as chief executive officer

Paylocity launches AI agents across HR, payroll and recruiting platform

Menzies Aviation standardizes scheduling for 65,000 workers with UKG
Talogy partners with Symulate to build AI-powered talent simulations
Afni improves retention using UKG workforce platform globally
Dayforce adds WorkWhile to contingent staffing network

Top Employers

CIBC recognized as one of the World’s Top Disability Inclusive Businesses

Home Hardware takes top spot among Canadian retailers for workplace culture: Forbes

CAE named to TIME’s Canada’s Best Companies 2026 list
RONA named one of Canada’s Best Workplaces in Retail and Hospitality
Viatris Canada earns spot on Best Workplaces list for 2026
AGT Products earns Great Place To Work certification

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Canada is becoming less accepting of gender diversity, new Statistics Canada data shows

Saskatchewan’s hidden workforce is ready to get to work

Canada’s energy transition needs a more diverse workforce
CIBC recognized as one of the World’s Top Disability Inclusive Businesses
Scotiabank executive Rose Porter honoured for inclusion leadership at Catalyst awards
SHRM calls for stronger Equal Employment Opportunity data framework after U.S. rescission
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