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Despite major progress towards equity for women in the Canadian workforce, new research about the gender health gap reveals disparities in how health concerns are addressed for working women.
Read survey results here.
 
 
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Migrant New Brunswick workers sue seafood processor, claiming exploitation

Two migrant workers are suing a New Brunswick seafood processing company for what they allege was "widespread exploitation" and mistreatment.


What employers - and their employees - need to know about seasonal layoffs

Workers in industries that experience typical slow periods during the year might be faced with a seasonal layoff from their employer. But experts say workers should know the risks before signing up to be laid off temporarily.


 
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Four hidden costs of employee turnover – and how to avoid them

While many companies focus on the obvious financial loss from having to recruit and train a new hire, there are many indirect expenses to losing a valued employee that can impact a company’s cash flow and long-term success even more. » Read More...
 
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Identifying substance abuse in the workplace

Substance abuse is more than just a health issue. It’s a multibillion-dollar economic predicament that should concern business leaders. » Read More...
 
 
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Webinar: Complying with Canada’s Harassment and Violence Prevention Requirements

Join our free webinar on Sept 18, 2 pm ET for HR pros working in Canadian companies or multinational organizations with Canadian employees. You’ll learn about:
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Former chief marketing officer named as plaintiff in case against BlackBerry CEO

The woman behind a lawsuit alleging BlackBerry Ltd.'s CEO sexually harassed her and then retaliated against her for reporting the behaviour is the company's former chief marketing officer. Lawyers for plaintiff Neelam Sandhu told a U.S. court this month that their client would voluntarily proceed with the case against the Waterloo, Ont., tech firm and its chief executive John Giamatteo using her real name. » Read More...

Black delivery driver loses FedEx job, more than a year after he said white men attacked him

A Black FedEx delivery driver who says two white men shot at and chased him in Mississippi in 2022 has now been fired from his job, he and his attorney said on Aug. 26. » Read More...

 
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According to the UN, Canadians with intellectual disabilities are being exploited at work

Canada was recently criticized by Tomoya Obokata, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery, in relation to the shortcomings of the temporary foreign worker program. However, this was not the Special Rapporteur’s only criticism. The working conditions of persons with intellectual disabilities also drew his attention. » Read More...

Expert medical evidence not required: Mitigation and aggravated damages

When an employee is terminated and claims wrongful dismissal, that employee has an obligation to mitigate their damages by making reasonable efforts to secure new comparable employment. However, where the employee has a medical condition that incapacitates or interferes with their ability to look for or perform work in their occupation, a court is very unlikely to find that the employee has failed to make “reasonable efforts” to mitigate. » Read More...

 
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Reimagine: CPHR Alberta Annual Hybrid Conference

October 1, 2024 | 700 Centre St S, Calgary, AB T2G 5P6 or Online » Learn more

Annual CPHR Saskatchewan Conference

October 2, 2024 | 200 Lakeshore Drive, Regina, SK, S4S 7L3 » Learn more

CPHR Altantic 2024: A Workplace for All

October 7, 2024 | 225 Woodstock Road, Fredericton, NB » Learn more

CPHR Manitoba's HR Conference 2024

October 22, 2024 | 375 York Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J3 » Learn more

SHRM: Inclusion 2024

November 4, 2024 | 6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd, Aurora, CO 80019 and Online » Learn more

HRPA Summit: More Than Human 

November 28, 2024 | Toronto – Kitchener – Sudbury – Ottawa – Online » Learn more