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March 26, 2019
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Pair wrongfully dismissed from fire department jobs in Vernon, B.C.

VERNON, B.C. - An arbitration board says two employees were wrongfully dismissed from their jobs with the fire department in Vernon, B.C., after a videotape showed them having sexual relations in the fire chief's office.


Ontario survey suggests issues with sexual harassment on campuses #sexualharassment

TORONTO - At least half of Ontario university and college students who participated in a provincewide survey on campus sexual violence said they experienced sexual harassment, the government said Tuesday, calling the finding "disturbing.''


Canadian women earn significantly less in pay, bonuses and profit sharing: study

TORONTO - Canadian women are paid 25 per cent less than men and the gap widens further when it comes to bonuses and profit sharing, according to a new study.
 
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Injured cement-plant worker dies en route to hospital

A worker is dead after an accident at a Calgary cement plant. » Read More

Privacy commissioner finds doctors snooped in Humboldt Broncos patient records

REGINA – Saskatchewan’s privacy commissioner has found eight people inappropriately gained access to the electronic health records of 10 Humboldt Broncos team members involved in a bus crash last April. » Read More

 
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Bradley Earns Well Workplace Award by Wellness Council of America

Menomonee Falls, Wis. (March 11, 2019) – The Wellness Council of America (WELCOA), with local affiliate Wellness Council of Wisconsin, recently presented its Gold-level Well Workplace Award to Bradley Corporation, manufacturer of commercial plumbing fixtures and equipment for more than 95 years. The Gold Well Workplace Award recognizes organizations that make a commitment to the health and well being of their employees. » Read More