By Debra M Haak, Queen’s University, Ontario Recent education policy changes and protests about sex education reveal increasing concern and polarization over how sex and gender identity are taught in …
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Generative AI is changing the legal profession – future lawyers need to know how to use it
By Craig Smith, University of Salford Generative AI – technology such as ChatGPT that creates content when prompted – is affecting how solicitors, judges and barristers work. It’s also likely …
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How the UK’s new rights around flexible working will affect employees and businesses
By Jane Parry, University of Southampton and Michalis Veliziotis, University of Southampton Employees in the UK have just received a new right to request flexible working arrangements from the first …
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GO Transit case highlights the shadows cast by off-duty conduct after Ontario court blasts arbitrator’s reasoning
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAn Ontario court has confirmed, underscored, highlighted — and just plain emphasized, yet again — that employers have a duty to investigate allegations of workplace harassment even if there is …
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By Amalia Rebecca Miller, University of Virginia and Carmit Segal, University of Zurich Ultra-competitive workplaces – places where employees battle against each other for rank, bonuses and promotions – are …
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Leadership transparency alone doesn’t guarantee employees will speak up in the workplace
By Ellen Choi, Toronto Metropolitan University; Hannes Leroy, Rotterdam School of Management, and Lieke ten Brummelhuis, Simon Fraser University Leaders are often encouraged to be open, authentic and vulnerable at …
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By Anne Murphy, University of British Columbia and Suraj Yengde, Harvard University Many perceive caste to be a phenomenon that only exists in India. Yet, it is a part of …
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A B.C. class action may prompt Uber and Lyft to ensure accessible services for wheelchair users
Mahtot Gebresselassie, York University, Canada For wheelchair users, travelling by using ride-hailing apps, like Uber and Lyft, can be complicated. On March 20, a class action was announced against Uber …
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Bell attracts ire over virtual terminations, but the medium doesn’t matter – it’s the way they’re handled that counts
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberBell has attracted the ire of Unifor for the way it handled some mass terminations on March 20. The union said that “hundreds” of its members were terminated via virtual …
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Joey Votto’s handwritten apology to baseball fans shows the pen is mightier than the bat
By Hetty Roessingh, University of Calgary The importance of cursive handwriting is a hot topic of debate within the world of educators. Now, a popular athlete has inadvertently become a …

