By Jennifer McClure It’s no secret: HR professionals are grappling with unprecedented challenges. Burnout is rampant, and many seasoned experts are leaving …
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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 …
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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 …
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The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says it’s presented another pair of offers to Canada Post as the two sides work to …
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FeaturedMental Health
Building resilience: How to equip your workforce for crisis and critical incident stress
by Bill Howattby Bill HowattCrises are unavoidable in every workplace. The variables are when they will occur, the type, their severity, and the team’s readiness to …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Business groups say B.C. port stoppage will hurt companies, Canadian economy
By Rosa Saba Business groups say the work stoppage at B.C. ports is the latest in a run of supply chain disruptions …
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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 …
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Arbitrator upholds TTC’s drug and alcohol test of bus operator found sleeping on duty
An arbitrator has upheld the Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC) decision to administer a drug and alcohol test to a bus operator who …
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Alberta launches recruitment blitz to fill public-sector jobs as population grows
The Alberta government is launching a six-week advertising campaign to attract workers to a growing number of public sector positions across the …