By Dave Baxter | Winnipeg Sun A Manitoba nurse is sounding the alarm over a scary incident, and over safety concerns they say have nurses working on edge and in …
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March 2024
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By Jim Dumville | River Valley Sun During the March 12 council meeting’s opening remarks, emotional Woodstock Coun. Julie Calhoun-Williams thanked the mayor, fellow council members, the Woodstock Wesleyan Church, and …
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Employment ContractsFeaturedSpotlight Story
Rewriting the rules: HR needs to review employment contracts in light of Dufault ruling, says Rudner
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberHR professionals and employment lawyers alike are digesting the recent Dufault v. The Corporation of the Township of Ignace ruling by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice that could reshape …
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By Nicole Goldsworthy | SaskToday.ca The Town of Nipawin has signed a new contract with its workers. The new collective agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 777-01 includes a …
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Featured
Ontario court approves $30 million class-action settlement over employment status of Canadian Hockey League players in OHL, WHL and QMJHL
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has approved a $30 million settlement resolving class action lawsuits regarding the employment status of players in the Canadian Hockey League’s Ontario Hockey League …
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Workplace Legislation/Press ReleasesWorkplace News
Toxic workplace revelations at Manitoba Teachers’ Society trigger call for inquiry into leak
By Maggie Macintosh | Winnipeg Free Press One group of local union presidents wants the Manitoba Teachers’ Society to launch an inquiry into recent leaks that reveal MTS headquarters is troubled …
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Opinion/Commentary
‘Just a mum’: pregnant women and working parents feel overlooked and undervalued in the workplace
By Dr Rachael Potter, University of South Australia Pregnant women and workers with children are often unfairly treated by their bosses and colleagues, despite laws to protect against workplace discrimination …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Manitoba’s proposed changes on replacement workers, card check certification applauded by Canadian Labour Congress
The Manitoba government’s proposed new legislation aimed at bolstering workers’ rights within the province is being applauded by unions. The introduction of laws to prohibit the use of replacement workers …
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Workplace News
Saskatchewan teachers announce province-wide strike on Wednesday and withdrawal of extracurricular for this weekend
By Michael Oleksyn | Prince Albert Daily Herald Saskatchewan teachers will hold another one-day province-wide strike on Wednesday, along with a two-day withdrawal of extracurricular activities on Thursday and Friday. …
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FeaturedJust CauseSpotlight StoryWrongful Dismissal
After the fact: Alleging cause post-termination is fair game, but tread carefully
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAmong the items missing from the HR toolbox is a crystal ball. When it comes to terminations, issues can come to light after the worker has been dismissed — and …