A cleaning contractor at a municipal facility in Dartmouth, N.S., terminated employees to prevent unionization efforts, according to unfair labour practice complaints …
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CompensationFeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Nova Scotia minimum wage to rise twice in 2026
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNova Scotia’s minimum wage will increase twice in 2026, rising to $16.75 on April 1 and $17 on Oct. 1, following a …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Nova Scotia expands workers’ compensation coverage, extends appeal deadline to 90 days
Nova Scotia’s Workers’ Compensation Act will undergo significant changes on Jan. 1, 2026, expanding protections for workers and streamlining processes for employers. …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Part-time faculty at two N.S. universities back to work as simultaneous strikes end
Part-time faculty at two Halifax universities are back at work after a nearly month-long strike at both schools. Faculty at Saint Mary’s …
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Labour Relations
Nova Scotia government issues financial mandate for long-term care bargaining: Unifor
The Nova Scotia government has delivered a financial mandate for long-term care bargaining following rallies and letter-writing campaigns by Unifor members. The …
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The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia will move its head office to 137 Venture Run in Dartmouth on Nov. 17, 2025. …
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Employment Law
Employer denied extension to appeal Nova Scotia labour ruling that awarded $6,100 to former worker
The Nova Scotia Labour Board has dismissed an application by Target Park Group for an extension of time to appeal a labour …
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The Nova Scotia government appointed lawyer and social worker Shawna Paris as chair of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission on Oct. …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsTraining & Development
Nova Scotia eliminates five-year renewal for skilled trades certifications
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNova Scotia has cut red tape for thousands of skilled trades workers by eliminating the requirement to renew their certifications every five …
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FeaturedLabour RelationsLeadership
Halifax firefighters call for new leadership, say department ignored reported abuse
By Emily Baron Cadloff The president of the Halifax firefighters union is calling for a complete leadership change at the municipal firefighting department, …


