The Alberta government has revised the regulations governing private sector pension plans, specifically targeting those in the construction trades, to enhance the …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)FeaturedLabour Relations
Unifor members approve new contract with SaskTel that covers use of AI
Unifor members at SaskTel have ratified a new three-year collective agreement that introduces protocols for addressing working conditions and incorporates Artificial Intelligence …
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FeaturedLegislation & Compliance
Paid leave for pregnancy loss, new protections for gig workers among changes for federally regulated workers
Ottawa has enacted new legislative measures aimed at enhancing protections for federally regulated employees, including gig workers, and improving work-life balance. Minister …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Ontario Science Centre to immediately close over roof collapse fears, impact on workers not yet known
The Ontario Science Centre in Toronto will close its doors at the end of today, following an engineering report that revealed serious …
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Employment LawFeatured
Ontario public school teachers are protected from unreasonable searches: top court
Ontario public school board teachers have a Charter-protected right against unreasonable search and seizure in the workplace, the Supreme Court of Canada …
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FeaturedLabour RelationsLegislation & Compliance
Federal anti-scab law receives royal assent, set to take effect in June 2025
Ottawa’s bill to ban the use of replacement workers — also known as “scabs” — in labour disputes has received royal assent. …
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Global HR Practices
Recovering lost wages is nearly impossible for Australia’s underpaid migrant workers. Here’s how to fix the problem
By Laurie Berg, University of Technology Sydney and Bassina Farbenblum, UNSW Sydney The widespread underpayment of migrant workers in Australia is now …
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Global HR Practices
Australian coal mine and power station workers’ prospects look bleak – unless we start offering more targeted support
By Adam Triggs, Australian National University Workers who were made redundant in coal-fired power plants between 2010 and 2020 saw their incomes …
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By Emlyn Dodd, School of Advanced Study, University of London Have you ever wondered what the ancient world was like on a …
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Global HR Practices
Global shipping industry urges action after attacks on MV Tutor and Verbena in Red Sea
The international shipping community is calling for immediate intervention following a drone boat strike on the MV Tutor in the Red Sea …