Ontario is set to introduce legislation that would expand presumptive cancer coverage for firefighters, reducing the required years of service for kidney …
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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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Manitoba re-establishes workplace safety advisory council, taps Johanna Willows as chair
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Manitoba government has reinstated the Advisory Council on Workplace Safety and Health, appointing 13 members to advise on occupational safety issues, …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Ontario to return over $2.5 billion to businesses through WSIB rebates, fee reductions
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Ontario government announced today it will return more than $2.5 billion to workers and businesses through Workplace Safety and Insurance Board …
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Awards and CompetitionsCorporate CultureFeatured
BMO recognized among Canada’s most admired corporate cultures
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberBMO Financial Group has been named one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital for the third time. The …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)Featured
Most workers use GenAI without employer licences, posing security risks: Survey
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNearly three-quarters of workers who upload company data to generative AI platforms do so without employer-provided licences, potentially exposing businesses to data …
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FeaturedImmigration
Ontario targets immigration fraud with new rules for employers and representatives
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOntario is set to introduce legislation aimed at cracking down on fraudulent immigration representatives who exploit newcomers, proposing fines and bans for …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Kevin’s Custom Ag fined $84,000 after worker killed by carbon monoxide while using sandblaster
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberKevin’s Custom Ag Ltd. has been fined $84,000 after pleading guilty to violating Saskatchewan’s Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020, resulting in …
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FeaturedMental Health
Ontario launches mental health support program for first responders, public safety workers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOntario is investing more than $32 million to provide mental health supports for first responders and public safety personnel, the provincial government …
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CompensationFeatured
Mining CEOs see 15% salary hike amid industry consolidation: Bedford report
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCEO base salaries in the mining industry have increased by 15.1 per cent over the past year, according to a new report …
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FeaturedMental HealthWellness
Physically active workers lose 10 fewer workdays annually than sedentary peers: TELUS report
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberPhysically active employees lose 10 fewer workdays of productivity each year compared to their sedentary counterparts, according to the latest TELUS Mental …