The Government of New Brunswick’s Bill 45, officially known as An Act Respecting the Firefighters’ Compensation Act and the Workers’ Compensation Act, …
HR News Canada Staff
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Workplace Safety & OHS
New Brunswick updates OHS legislation, drops requirement to automatically file JHSC meeting minutes with WorkSafeNB
The Government of New Brunswick has enacted amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act following recommendations from WorkSafeNB. These changes, …
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One in three newborns in Canada have a parent who is unable to access parental leave, according to a new poll conducted …
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FeaturedRemote Working
Green light status: Visibility takes precedence over productivity in return-to-office debate
As companies navigate the complexities of return-to-office (RTO) policies, a new trend has emerged: employees, whether working remotely or in-office, are increasingly …
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FeaturedImmigration
Temporary foreign workers in PEI face steep challenges in pursuit of permanent residency: Report
A new report is shedding light on the obstacles faced by migrant workers transitioning from the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) to …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Atlantic Workforce Ministers call on Ottawa to reverse $625 million cut to workforce development programs
In response to a significant $625 million cut to Labour Market Transfer Agreements (LMTAs), Atlantic Workforce Ministers convened on June 6 to …
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FeaturedGlobal HR PracticesWeird Workplace
IKEA hiring people in U.K., Ireland to work in its new virtual store on Roblox
IKEA is taking a novel approach to recruitment by offering paid positions to workers in the U.K. or Ireland in its new …
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Valmet has announced the appointment of Anu Pires as senior vice-president of human resources, effective Sept. 1, 2024. In her new role, …
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Accessibility Standards Canada and Alberta sign agreement to enhance accessibility standards
Accessibility Standards Canada and the Government of Alberta have entered into a formal agreement to strengthen their collaboration on developing accessibility standards. …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeatured
Federal Womens Veterans Council aims to address inequities and barriers in military, RCMP
The Canadian government has opened applications for its inaugural Women Veterans Council, aimed at addressing inequities and barriers faced by women serving …