Workplace injuries remain a persistent issue, with severe cuts and long-term knee damage among the most common problems facing workers. Many employees avoid using personal protective equipment (PPE), citing discomfort…
HiringBranch, a Montréal-based company specializing in AI-powered soft skills assessment, has secured $5 million in Series A funding to expand its operations globally. The funding round, announced Tuesday, was led…
The Fred Douglas Society (FDS), a Winnipeg-based organization providing care for seniors, has adopted a new workforce management platform, LGI Workforce Pro, to enhance operational efficiency and simplify its human…
Lightspeed Commerce Inc. has announced new features for its retail platform through an enhanced integration with Homebase, an HR and workforce management tool. The update will allow Lightspeed’s retail customers…
Dayforce Wallet, a digital pay solution from Dayforce, Inc., has processed more than $5 billion USD in on-demand pay, early direct deposits, and paycard transactions, the company announced Monday. The…
Unifor has filed a complaint with the Canada Industrial Relations Board alleging Walmart engaged in anti-union tactics, including a wage freeze for workers who unionized earlier this month. The union…
Stricter impaired driving laws proposed in Manitoba could have implications for employers, particularly in industries reliant on drivers or operators of heavy machinery. The legislation, which includes lifetime licence suspensions…
A Portsmouth, Ohio, hardwood flooring manufacturer faces $255,528 in fines after a 23-year-old worker suffered a partial arm amputation while troubleshooting a rip saw machine at the company’s Charles Street…
The U.S. Department of Labor has extended the public comment period for a proposed rule aimed at preventing heat-related injuries and illnesses in workplaces until Jan. 14, 2025. Initially set…
A Lake Zurich, Ill., roofing contractor faces $262,631 in new fines after federal safety inspectors found workers exposed to fall hazards during four separate inspections in 2024. The U.S. Department…
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