Ontario is set to eliminate the requirement for employees to provide a doctor’s note to justify short-term sick leave. This move is …
HR News Canada Staff
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FeaturedTraining & DevelopmentWorkplace Safety & OHS
Alberta provides $175,000 to SafeGen to boost youth workplace safety training
In a move to bolster workplace safety for high school students, the Alberta government has increased funding to SafeGen, a key program …
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CompensationFeatured
Mandating a $20 per hour living wage could threaten nearly 600,000 small businesses: CFIB
A recent report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) suggests that implementing a $20 per hour living wage across Canada …
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Awards and CompetitionsTop Employers
Scotiabank named one of the Best Workplaces in Canada for fifth consecutive year
Scotiabank has been named one of the Best Workplaces in Canada for the fifth consecutive year by the Great Place to Work …
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Unifor members on strike at GreenShield Canada have reached a tentative deal with the company, according to the union. Members from Unifor …
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CompensationHR News
Montreal is an artist hub, but report puts spotlight on low income: $17,400 is median pay
In Montréal, the cultural heart of Quebec, nearly half of the province’s professional artists reside and create, contributing significantly to the city’s …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Brockville, Ont., contractor fined $75,000 after worker’s fall highlights safety violations
Richard D. Steele Construction (1979) Ltd., a Brockville-based general contractor known for its work across commercial, industrial, institutional, and custom home sectors, …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionGovernment Policy & Budgets
‘Unacceptable’ that male-dominated industries exist: Ottawa kicks in nearly $1 million to support Build a Dream
The federal government is providing nearly $1 million in funding to challenge gender stereotypes and promote diversity in male-dominated industries. “With the …
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The Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union (SGEU) have reached a tentative agreement, pending a ratification vote …
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Unifor has reached a tentative agreement with Loblaw-owned Dominion stores in Newfoundland and Labrador. Details of the tentative agreement will first be shared with Dominion …


