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RBC’s CEO raises alarm bells over productivity, innovation with hybrid work: ‘We likely need more people back’

Dave McKay made the comments during an earnings call on March 1 when he said that most chief executives would “tell you there is a productivity loss.”

Competition Act amendments will prohibit no-poach, wage-fixing agreements across Canada

The legal team at Sherrard Kuzz LLP break down that employers need to know about the changes, which come into force on June 23.

Vancouver dumps 'living wage' policy, effectively cutting wage for lowest paid staff

Nearly six years after Vancouver became the largest city in Canada to commit to a living wage, councillors voted to end the initiative.

What is LockBit, the malicious software used against Indigo, SickKids?

The ransomware is increasingly cropping up in digital security breaches. Here's what employers need to know about it.

Shopify creates new career tracks with even compensation for managers and 'crafters'

Canadian tech giant says the model will reward people for the impact they make on the company regardless of whether they are a manager or not.

 
 
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Ontario Employment Standards Act: Quick Reference, 2023 Edition

The Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA, 2000) sets out the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees in Ontario workplaces. The standards outlined in the ESA, 2000 represent the minimum standards that employers must provide to their employees. The Ontario Employment Standards Act: Quick Reference focuses on the key obligations for employers under this broad piece of legislation.

This new edition includes information about major employment standards developments over the past 12 months, plus expanded sections. » Order your copy today!
 
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'Put your oxygen mask on first': Almost all senior leaders are burning out, finds report

Michelle Bonam, vice-president of organizational effectiveness at Ceridian, said the numbers weren’t overly surprising — but the fact leaders were willing to admit it was telling. » Read More...
 
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Successful women are being bullied, challenged on progress: Tallest Poppy 2023 study

Tall Poppy Syndrome occurs when people are attacked, resented, disliked, criticized or cut down because of their achievements and success. » Read More...
 
 
GLOBAL NEWS 
 

Woman sues Catholic charity for active shooter drill at her workplace

Employee alleges in a lawsuit she suffered emotional and physical injuries after a surprise active shooting drill was staged at the organization's headquarters last year. » Read More...

France on strike: Unions say 'non' to higher pension age

Garbage collectors, utility workers and train drivers are among people walking off the job across France to show their anger at a bill raising the retirement age to 64, » Read More...

Kansas plan keeping low wages for disabled angers advocates

Kansas legislators are considering a proposal that many disability rights advocates say would encourage employers to keep paying disabled workers less than the minimum wage. » Read More...

 
OPINION 
 

Pandemic pet boom has increased the demand for pet-friendly workplaces

About one in three Canadian households have adopted a pet since the start of the pandemic. Around one-third of these are first-time pet owners. » Read More...

Judge refuses to award legal fees to employee for wasting court’s time, resources

This decision is a cautionary tale of the perils of choosing to pursue a lawsuit in the wrong court and provides some ammunition to employers who wish to resist frivolous or “far reaching” claims from former employees. » 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...