The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in the United States has released a draft of its proposed rule aimed at preventing …
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Global HR Practices
Jury awards $68.5 million after Philadelphia construction worker killed in fatal fall
A Philadelphia jury has awarded $68.5 million (all figures U.S.) in damages to the widow of Siarhei Marhunou, a construction worker who …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionGlobal HR Practices
5 ways anti-diversity laws affect LGBTQ+ people and research in higher ed in the U.S.
By Abbie E. Goldberg, Clark University Over the past year, nine states have banned diversity, equity and inclusion policies and programs in …
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A recent report by Expedia reveals that Canadians, on average, take more vacation days annually compared to Americans. According to the Vacation …
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Global HR PracticesLabour Relations
Amazon Labor Union members in NYC vote overwhelmingly in favor of an affiliation with the Teamsters
New York City warehouse workers who are part of the Amazon Labor Union overwhelmingly voted to align themselves with the Teamsters as they try to …
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Global HR Practices
U.S. Supreme Court sides with Starbucks in labour case that could hinder government’s ability to intervene in some unionization disputes
By Michael Z. Green, Texas A&M University The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Starbucks in a case that could make …
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Industry News
Airports in U.S. to start using HEXWAVE to screen employees accessing secure areas: Liberty Defense Holdings
Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd., a provider of AI-based detection solutions for concealed weapons and threats, announced the deployment of its HEXWAVE technology …
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Global HR Practices
U.S. employment growth continues in May with 272,000 jobs added, unemployment rate holds steady at 4%
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a robust increase in total nonfarm payroll employment for May, with 272,000 jobs added, while …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsLabour Relations
Trudeau praises role of labour unions in protecting workers’ rights during U.S. visit
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau concluded a visit to Philadelphia on May 21, 2024, aimed at strengthening the Canada-U.S. relationship, enhancing cross-border trade, …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionGlobal HR Practices
Former Facebook and Nike diversity manager in U.S. sentenced to over five years for $5 million fraud
Barbara Furlow-Smiles, a former diversity program manager at Facebook and Nike, has been sentenced to five years and three months in federal …