Air Canada is preparing for a potential shutdown of most operations next week as it says contract talks with its pilots union …
HR News Canada Staff
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FeaturedLabour RelationsRemote Working
Public servants rally against federal return-to-office mandate
Public servants, backed by the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), held a rally in downtown Ottawa to protest …
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FeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Unemployment rate rises to 6.6% in August amid little overall employment change
Canada’s unemployment rate increased to 6.6% in August, marking a 0.2 percentage point rise from July, according to the latest Labour Force …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsLegislation & Compliance
Nova Scotia introduces stronger workplace protections focused on harassment, sick leave and workers’ comp
Nova Scotia has introduced new legislation aimed at strengthening workplace protections, with changes to workers’ compensation, harassment prevention, and unpaid sick leave. …
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FeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Labour productivity in Canada declines for second consecutive quarter: Statistics Canada
Canadian businesses saw a slight decline in labour productivity for the second consecutive quarter, according to new data from Statistics Canada. Labour …
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Paylocity, a provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software, has reached an agreement to acquire Airbase Inc., a spend management software company …
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FeaturedGlobal HR PracticesWellness
New guide out of U.S. designed to help employers support workers with long COVID
The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) has released a new resource to help employers better understand and support employees affected by …
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The British Columbia government has enacted new legislative changes that prevent individuals convicted of serious criminal offences from legally changing their names. …
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FeaturedImmigration
Manitoba extends work permits for temporary skilled workers to address labour shortages
The Manitoba government has announced a new initiative to retain skilled workers by extending work permits for temporary residents eligible to apply …
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FeaturedLayoffs
Canfor to permanently close two sawmills in B.C., minister pledges support for impacted workers
The B.C. forestry sector is facing further challenges with Canfor’s announcement of the permanent closure of two sawmills and reduced operations in …


