A Federal Court judge has ruled that immigration officials failed to properly consider evidence when they denied a work permit to an …
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Global HR Practices
Trump administration threatens some funding for 3 states for not enforcing trucker English rules
By Josh Funk California, Washington and New Mexico could lose millions of dollars of federal funding if they continue failing to enforce English …
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Global HR PracticesImmigration
What to know about visas for foreign truckers and the politics of a deadly Florida crash
By Tim Sullivan and Cathy Bussewitz Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced this week that the U.S. will pause issuing work visas to some foreign …
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Employment LawFeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Delivery driver’s firing was retaliation for raising vehicle safety concerns: B.C. tribunal
A British Columbia delivery company took prohibited action against a worker when it fired her shortly after she complained about safety issues …
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FeaturedGlobal HR Practices
Commercial truck drivers who aren’t fluent in English may be put out of service in U.S.
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCommercial truck drivers who cannot demonstrate sufficient English language skills now face immediate removal from US roads under new enforcement rules that …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
DHL Express locks out workers across Canada, adding to parcel sector turmoil
By Christopher Reynolds A strike and lockout that kicked off at DHL Canada Express on Sunday will barely tap the brakes on its …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Walmart truck drivers’ contract talks delayed as Canada Cartage buys fleet: Unifor
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberUnifor is pressing Walmart Canada to move forward with contract negotiations for its truck drivers in British Columbia following news that Canada …
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FeaturedIndustry News
Alberta offers fast-track program to help Ukrainian evacuees fill truck driver shortage
Alberta’s government is addressing the ongoing shortage of commercial truck drivers by offering accelerated training programs to qualified Ukrainian evacuees, allowing them …
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FeaturedTraining & DevelopmentWorkplace Safety & OHS
P.E.I. launches mandatory training for Class 1 truck drivers in bid to improve road safety
Starting Aug. 5, 2024, Prince Edward Island will implement mandatory entry-level training (MELT) for new applicants seeking a Class 1 commercial driver’s …
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Training & DevelopmentWorkplace Safety & OHS
Six years after Humboldt tragedy, New Brunswick puts in mandatory truck training
By John Chilibeck | The Daily Gleaner New Brunswick is making training mandatory for new truck drivers, six years after 16 people on …