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Alberta plans to expand bereavement leave to cover miscarriages, stillbirths

Legislation, if passed, also removes 20-day limit on unpaid military reservist leave for annual training.


Ontario PCs exploring raising injured workers’ compensation if re-elected

WSIB has a surplus, and minister says it could increase payments to as much as 90 per cent of pre-accident take-home pay in move that would cost about $1 billion.


B.C. high court certifies former flight attendant’s class-action suit against WestJet

Case centres on allegation the airline breached a specific contract with its flight attendants by failing to uphold its anti-harassment promise.


Grocers attacking labour shortage with higher pay, more automation

Metro says COVID absenteeism is under control, but there is a structural shortage of labour – meaning it is ramping up self-checkouts, electronic shelf labels and automation in its warehouses.


Better Jobs Ontario launches, provides funding for short-duration training programs

Program will cover up to $28,000 in tuition and other costs to allow job-seekers to match their skills with needs of employers hiring in their community as province aims to improve ‘failing’ record of getting people off Ontario Works.
 
 
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Overly aggressive litigation approach could cost employers: Court

Employers have the right to vigorously defend themselves, and an aggressive legal approach is sometimes necessary. But go too far and you might attract the ire of a court, resulting in increased costs. » Read More
 
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Leaving Canada for business? You have to wear a mask for 14 days on return

Little-known rules for people returning or coming to Canada could have implications for employers with staff travelling for business. » Read More

Why did Amazon win union fight in Staten Island but not in Alberta?

The breakthrough at Amazon’s JFK8 facility is being hailed as the “most important labour victory in the United States since the 1930s.”. » Read More
 
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Companies are mitigating labour shortages with automation – and this could drastically impact workers

Advocates believe automation can be used to perform mundane or physically demanding jobs, freeing up workers to learn skills and take on better jobs. » Read More

Financial well-being impacts mental health

About 48 per cent of Canadians lose sleep over financial worries – and that data was collected before the economic challenges caused by the pandemic, civil unrest like the Freedom Convoy and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. » Read More
 
 
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Cause the Effect: SHRM Annual Conference & Expo

Location: New Orleans
Date: June 12-15
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