Medical plan costs for Canadian employers are expected to increase by 7.4 per cent in 2025, up from a 5.0 per cent …
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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FeaturedRecruitment
Research reveals disconnect between young job seekers and employers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNew research from global talent management firm Talogy indicates a significant disparity between the expectations of early career professionals and the immediate …
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Awards and CompetitionsFeatured
HIEC’s Kelly Hoey honoured with social change award at RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberKelly Hoey, executive director of the Halton Industry Education Council (HIEC), has received the Social Change Award: National Impact at the 32nd …
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Opinion
‘Your body, my choice?’ Not on our watch: Workplaces have obligation to stamp out toxic messages from the left and right
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThere’s a chill in the air that the unseasonably warm November in many parts of Canada cannot conceal. It is drifting northward …
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FeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Unemployment rate holds steady at 6.5% in October: Statistics Canada
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe national unemployment rate remained unchanged at 6.5 per cent in October, as employment saw little movement with a modest increase of …
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FeaturedTraining & Development
Ontario spending $3 million to help veterans enter skilled trades
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Ontario government is allocating $3 million over three years to Helmets to Hardhats Canada to support 650 active and former Canadian …
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Employment LawFeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Random drug and alcohol testing for nuclear workers upheld by Federal Court of Appeal
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Federal Court of Appeal has upheld the legality of mandatory pre-placement and random alcohol and drug testing for safety-critical workers at …
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FeaturedImmigration
Regina hosts first refugee hiring event to address labour shortages
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberRegina is hosting its inaugural Refugee Hiring Event today, connecting five local employers with 41 refugees and forcibly displaced individuals seeking employment, …
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FeaturedLegislation & Compliance
Newfoundland and Labrador to extend job-protected leave for illness, injury under proposed amendments
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Government of Newfoundland and Labrador introduced proposed amendments to the Labour Standards Act on November 6 that would significantly extend unpaid …
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Employment LawFeaturedImmigrationRecruitment
Mac’s Convenience Stores found vicariously liable for agent’s breach of fiduciary duty in class action over foreign worker fees
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberIn a ruling of interest to employers using third-party recruiters, the British Columbia Supreme Court has ruled that Mac’s Convenience Stores is …