Non-union civil servants dismissed without cause in Nova Scotia will now be eligible for up to 80 weeks of severance under new …
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BenefitsCorporate Social ResponsibilityFeatured
GreenShield expands free drug coverage program to Nova Scotia and Alberta
GreenShield has expanded its Essential Medicines Program to Nova Scotia and Alberta, bringing free prescription drug access to underserved Canadians who lack …
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Nova Scotia Health and IWK health support workers voted 58% in favour of a new collective agreement that includes general wage increases …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Nova Scotia kicks in $7 million to help farmers extend growing seasons
Nova Scotia will invest an additional $7 million to help fruit and vegetable farmers extend their growing seasons and meet year-round demand …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsTraining & Development
Nova Scotia invests in youth education, skills training for low-income households
Nova Scotia is expanding access to post-secondary education and skills training for vulnerable youth with new funding for employment support programs aimed …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsLegislation & Compliance
Nova Scotia releases new three-year accessibility plan
Nova Scotia has unveiled its third multi-year accessibility plan that outlines the province’s commitments and priorities for creating a more accessible environment …
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Tick populations are increasing throughout Nova Scotia, posing significant health risks to workers who spend time outdoors, provincial health officials warned Wednesday. …
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FeaturedTop Employers
Nova Scotia’s top employers boost workplace benefits to maintain job growth momentum
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNova Scotia employers are enhancing their workplace benefits and HR policies to remain competitive nationally as the province continues its strong employment …
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FeaturedMental Health
Nova Scotia funds new psychology program to train child mental health specialists
Nova Scotia is investing in a new doctoral psychology program at Mount Saint Vincent University aimed at boosting the province’s capacity to …
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CompensationFeaturedLegislation & Compliance
Nova Scotia raising minimum wage to $15.70 on April 1, with further increase planned for fall
Nova Scotia’s minimum wage will rise to $15.70 per hour on April 1, a 50-cent increase aimed at helping low-income workers manage …