The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador introduced proposed amendments to the Labour Standards Act on November 6 that would significantly extend unpaid …
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.
-
-
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 …
-
Artificial Intelligence (AI)FeaturedWellness
Cisco and OECD launch initiative to study technology’s impact on well-being
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCisco and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) have unveiled the Digital Well-being Hub, an initiative designed to study the …
-
FeaturedRecruitmentStaffing
ACSESS and NACCB to merge, forming unified voice for Canada’s staffing industry
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Association of Canadian Search, Employment, and Staffing Services (ACSESS) and the National Association of Canadian Consulting Businesses (NACCB) have announced a …
-
FeaturedOpinion
One real story behind the poppy: My grandfather’s Second World War journey
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Ontario government announced today that is introducing the Honouring Veterans Act, a move designed to expand recognition to living veterans and …
-
FeaturedHR News
Study finds menopause impacts work for midlife women in British Columbia
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNearly one-third of midlife women in British Columbia report that menopause symptoms affect their jobs, according to a new study highlighting significant …
-
Employment LawFeaturedLegislation & Compliance
Ontario passes fifth Working for Workers Act, enhancing protections and opportunities for workers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOntario has enacted its fifth Working for Workers Act, introducing a series of measures aimed at improving worker protections, supporting frontline staff, …
-
FeaturedMental Health
Frontline workers facing burnout amid understaffing and customer incivility: Axonify report
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberUnderstaffing and rising customer incivility are causing significant burnout among frontline workers, with many managers and employees feeling unprepared in their roles, …
-
FeaturedHR News
CMA urges end to workplace sick notes to free up health care capacity
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is calling for the elimination of workplace sick notes for short-term minor illnesses, a move it says …
-
Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeatured
Alberta updates accessibility design guide to improve public spaces for people with disabilities
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAlberta has released an updated Accessibility Design Guide aimed at improving access to public spaces and private residences for all citizens, including …



