British Columbia has expanded its whistleblower protection legislation to include employees at research universities and WorkSafeBC, offering new safeguards for staff reporting …
Todd Humber

Todd Humber
Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.
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CompensationFeaturedRetention
New Brunswick nurses to receive $10,000 retention payments by year-end
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNearly 10,000 nurses in New Brunswick will receive $10,000 retention payments before the end of the year as part of the provincial …
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Top Employers
Alectra named one of Greater Toronto Area’s Top Employers for fourth year
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAlectra Inc. has been recognized as one of the Greater Toronto Area’s Top Employers for 2025, marking the fourth consecutive year the …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeatured
Accessibility Standards Canada releases employment accessibility standard
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAccessibility Standards Canada has released the CAN/ASC-1.1:2024 – Employment standard, a new national standard approved by the Standards Council of Canada aimed …
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Top Employers
Olympus Canada earns ninth consecutive Greater Toronto Top Employer award
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOlympus Canada has been named one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for the ninth year in a row, recognizing the company’s exceptional …
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FeaturedTop Employers
Top employers in Greater Toronto Area for 2025 unveiled by Mediacorp Canada
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberMediacorp Canada has announced the winners of the Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2025, recognizing organizations that foster progressive and inclusive workplaces …
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FeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Ageism prevalent in workplace, survey of workers over 40 finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNearly all workers over 40 believe ageism exists in the workplace, with 92 per cent feeling pressured to conceal their age or …
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CompensationFeaturedRetention
Saskatchewan offers $60,000 incentive to retain medical residents in high-demand specialties
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberSaskatchewan is introducing a new financial incentive of up to $60,000 to retain medical residents specializing in emergency medicine, anaesthesia and diagnostic …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeatured
Most Canadians with disabilities seeking new jobs due to ableism, KPMG survey finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberSixty per cent of employed Canadians with disabilities are actively looking for new jobs because they feel underemployed and have experienced acts …
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Employment LawFeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
HR director who alleged he was fired for reporting harassment, participating in OHS inspection loses appeal
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Appeal Body has rejected an appeal by an HR director who alleged his termination from Carrington …