The City of Wetaskiwin has implemented a series of security measures following an alleged violent threat at the city hall. In a …
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Opinion
Standing out to fit in: How new employees can set themselves up for success at a new workplace
By Lucas Dufour, Toronto Metropolitan University and Meena Andiappan, McMaster University Starting a new job can be daunting. New employees are often …
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Labour Relations
“Full resumption of operations will take time” after reaching tentative deal: WestJet
WestJet flight disruptions are expected to continue this week, after a deal was reached over the weekend to end a strike by …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)Featured
Corporate push for productivity gains to fuel more use of AI: Google Cloud executive
The chief technology officer of Google’s cloud division says the next year or two will see many organizations shift from experimenting with …
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Employment LawFeaturedPayroll
Ontario company’s plan to pay half of workers’ wages in crypto it created shot down by labour board
Two workers have been awarded about $233,000 in back pay after a bid by their employer to pay part of their salaries …
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Corporate CultureFeatured
Canadian Armed Forces abandons ‘sexual misconduct,’ replaces it with three new terms as part of cultural reforms
Defence Minister Bill Blair announced significant updates regarding cultural reforms within the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)Featured
Business leaders express concerns over AI job replacement but remain optimistic
A recent study by Sax LLP, an accounting, tax, and advisory firm, reveals that nearly three-quarters of business leaders are worried about …
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FeaturedLegislation & ComplianceRecruitmentStaffing
New Ontario rules for staffing agencies, recruiters and immigration now in effect
Two significant regulatory changes impacting employers in Ontario are in effect as of July 1, 2024 — including protections for vulnerable workers …
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Labour RelationsPeople on the Move
Carol Kraft named new vice-chair of Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board
Carol Kraft has been named the new vice-chair of the Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board, replacing Barbara Mysko, who has served in the …
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FeaturedImmigrationLegislation & Compliance
B.C.’s new rules for international credential recognition for 29 professions now in force
B.C.’s International Credentials Recognition Act is now in force — with the legislation taking effect on July 1, 2024. The new legislation …