A coroner’s jury has called for stronger workplace safety measures following the death of a construction worker at a wind turbine site …
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Employment LawFeaturedImmigration
$365,750 fine, foreign worker ban overturned against N.B. lobster processor
The Federal Court has overturned sanctions against a New Brunswick lobster processor that had banned the company from using the temporary foreign …
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CompensationFeatured
Government workers in Atlantic Canada earn 6.3% more than private sector counterparts: Report
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberGovernment employees in Atlantic Canada earned 6.3 per cent higher wages on average than comparable private-sector workers in 2024, according to a …
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Employment LawFeaturedLabour Relations
Worker reinstated after profane outburst during Israel-Gaza debate at paper mill
A New Brunswick arbitrator has reinstated a paper mill worker fired for harassment after a workplace conversation about the Israel-Gaza conflict escalated …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Arbitrator cuts NB Power’s post-leave work rule from four months to three
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAn arbitrator has ordered New Brunswick Power to shorten the time employees must work after returning from leave before they can qualify …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsRecruitmentRetention
New Brunswick launches recruitment and retention strategy to address teacher, allied health shortages
The New Brunswick government has released a retention and recruitment strategy to address shortages of teachers and allied health professionals in the …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
New Brunswick releases disability action plan with focus on full inclusion
The Premier’s Council on Disabilities has released New Brunswick’s Disability Action Plan: A Strategy for Full Inclusion of Persons with a Disability, …
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WorkSafeNB issued $53.2 million in performance refunds this week to hundreds of eligible employers across New Brunswick, returning surplus funds from the …
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CompensationFeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsRecruitment
New Brunswick reaches physician agreement that boosts payment, recruitment efforts
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNew Brunswick has finalized a four-year physician services agreement that increases compensation for doctors and introduces new payment models designed to improve …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsTraining & Development
New Brunswick invests $100K in AI adoption project for contact centre sector
The New Brunswick government has committed $101,425 to a one-year project aimed at supporting artificial intelligence adoption and workforce development in the …


