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CIBC agrees to pay $153 million to settle unpaid overtime lawsuit

Money will be used to compensate about 30,000 workers, says law firm behind the class-action lawsuit.


Nova Scotia may accelerate its minimum wage hike to $15 an hour

Rate was set to rise to $15 an hour in April 2024, but committee recommends taking it to $15 by October this year.


Ontario’s Pay Equity Office releases new reference guide for employers, compensation specialists

Annotated version of the Pay Equity Act has curated selection of relevant tribunal and court caselaw.


Flexible workplaces with work-life balance ‘win-win’ for workers, employers: Study

ILO report says employers who enforce strict 9-to-5 schedules could see productivity drop and turnover increase.


NBA hires Lesley Slaton Brown as chief diversity officer

Brown joins the pro-sports league from her current role at HP, where she oversaw diversity.
 
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Annex Bookstore

The business leader’s guide to creating a winning employee experience

In Experience, Inc.: Why Companies that Uncover Purpose, Create Connection, and Celebrate Their People Will Triumph, veteran business leader and growth strategist Jill Popelka delivers a hands-on guide to building a flexible, adaptable, and engaged workforce that can enable your organization to evolve with emerging challenges. You’ll find the insights you need to build a company culture that prioritizes your people, resulting in an empowered and future-ready workforce. » Learn more
 
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Making the most with fewer employees: 8 tactics for employers in era of labour shortages

The pandemic has led to a recalibration of work across society, meaning its critical for employers not to squander the talent they have on board. » Read More
 
GLOBAL NEWS 
 

French PM to unveil pension changes that upset many workers

Minimum retirement age for full pension would be gradually increased from age 62 to 64 or 65. » Read More

Iran sentences Belgian aid worker to 40 years, lashes

Worker was convicted of espionage in a closed-door trial, also fined $1 million for currency smuggling. » Read More
 
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The problem with January: High expectations, pressure and disappointments

There are plenty of red flags popping up this month, from holiday hollows to Blue Monday. Laura Mandell breaks it all down in her column. » Read More

Stop the presses! Newspaper exec’s case raises duty to mitigate bar higher for employers

The onus is on employers to prove workers didn’t mitigate their damages by looking for a new job after being terminated. An Ontario court has made it even harder for employers to make their case, writes lawyer John Hyde. » Read More
 
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CPHR BC & Yukon HR Conference and Expo

Location: Vancouver, B.C.
Date: May 2-3, 2023
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