By Rosa Saba The union representing Canada Post workers says the Crown corporation has been laying off striking employees as the labour action …
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Generative AI use soars among Canadian workers, posing data risks, KPMG finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNearly half of Canadian workers are using generative artificial intelligence in their jobs, but many are inadvertently risking their employers’ data security …
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Employee burnout fuels productivity crisis among Canadian businesses, survey finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberEmployee burnout is contributing to a productivity crisis among Canadian businesses, according to new research released by the Healthcare of Ontario Pension …
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Ontario introduces new worker protections and employer penalties under sixth ‘Working for Workers’ act
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOntario’s government introduced the Working for Workers Six Act, 2024, on November 27, proposing a series of measures aimed at enhancing worker …
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Ontario to set $500K minimum fine for repeat, serious health and safety violations
By Allison Jones Ontario is planning to create a mandatory minimum fine of $500,000 for employers repeatedly convicted of fatal and other serious …
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By Anja Karadeglija The federal government has reached a settlement in a class-action lawsuit launched by casual and non-union employees over the Phoenix …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Federal government will not send Canada Post strike to arbitration, minister says
By Nick Murray and David Baxter The federal government says it is not planning to intervene to resolve the labour dispute at Canada …
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FeaturedLeadership
12 core competencies every HR leader needs to build crisis-ready workplaces
by Bill Howattby Bill HowattThe modern workplace is becoming increasingly prone to crises. With the escalating volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) we face, employers need …
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Mediation temporarily suspended in Canada Post strike, parties to meet with minister
By David Baxter in Ottawa Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon is summoning Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to his office today …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Steelworkers warn Trump’s tariff plan would harm workers on both sides of the border
The United Steelworkers union (USW) has raised alarm over U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement of a proposed 25% blanket tariff on Canadian …