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Companies must listen to racialized employees in tackling racism at work: experts

A report released Tuesday found more than 70 per cent of Black Canadians still experience racism or microaggressions on the job.

Ontario municipality adopts four-day, compressed workweek

Algonquin Highlands Council voted in favour of adopting shorter workweeks for municipal staff starting March 1 after employees participated in a trial program last year.

Quebec labour tribunal orders nurses’ union to stop threatening mass resignation

Union argued the decision to resign is a protected individual right that can’t be forbidden.

Ukrainians welcomed in Canadian workplaces, but still finding jobs below their qualifications

People working in immigration say newcomers often struggle to land meaningful jobs that are in line with their qualifications or previous work experience.

Resource sector provides highest paying jobs for Indigenous workers in Canada: Census data

Indigenous people make almost three times more working in the oil and gas extraction sector than the average Indigenous worker.

 
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Canadian workers are avoiding each other: That's a 'huge issue' and an opportunity

One-third of Canadian workers are avoiding interacting with each other, according to the most recent data from the monthly TELUS Health Mental Health Index. » Read More...
 
 
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GLOBAL NEWS 
 

Illinois investigating drugmaker Akorn's abrupt closure, resulting in hundreds of layoffs with no warning

Company told its 400 workers it planned to file for bankruptcy and that they would be laid off within 24 hours. » Read More...

U.S. Supreme Court gives OK to overtime pay for $200,000 a year oil rig worker

Worker still qualified for overtime pay under a New Deal-era federal law meant to protect blue-collar workers. » Read More...

Panel: U.S. Military needs gun safety measures to limit suicides

Independent committee calls for waiting periods for the purchase of firearms and ammunition by service members on military property. » Read More...

 
OPINION 
 

The courts are alright: Just cause alive and well in Canadian employment law

A couple of recent rulings involving Costco and Multy Home show that, when warranted and properly investigated, firing a worker for cause won’t attract the ire of courts. » Read More...

Memo to leaders: Supporting mental wellness at work builds resiliency

Through the pandemic, many leaders have felt the impact of fatigue, stress, depression and other mental health challenges on the physical health and work performance of their already stretched teams. » Read More...

 
Events 
 

CPHR BC & Yukon HR Conference and Expo

Location: Vancouver, B.C.
Date: May 2-3, 2023
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CPHR Atlantic 2023 Annual Conference

June 19, 2023 | Halifax Convention Centre » Read More...