Opinion/Commentary

The farm worker had given 40 years of his life to the same employer. Four decades of early mornings, seasonal rhythms, and the kind of loyalty that seems quaint in …

By Jonathan Lord, University of Salford; Gordon Fletcher, University of Salford, and Saad Baset, University of Salford It’s late evening and your phone vibrates with some banter from colleagues. You …

By Jonathan Lord, University of Salford In April 2025, the UK’s Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling in For Women Scotland Ltd v Scottish Ministers, offering long-awaited clarification on how …

By Victoria Williams, University of Surrey Endometriosis is a long-term and invisible gynaecological condition that affects around 1.5 million women in the UK alone. It’s known for its unpredictable and …

By Genevieve LeBaron, Simon Fraser University and Judy Fudge, McMaster University Gender-based violence and harassment is a widespread issue in supply chains. Women workers in garment manufacturing, food production and …

Twenty thousand dollars. That’s what federal human rights complainants can receive for pain and suffering when they prove discrimination — the same amount since 1998, back when gas cost 65 …

By Ehsan Etezad, Saint Mary’s University and John Fiset, Saint Mary’s University Employee mental health, once a silent and often overlooked issue, has now become an urgent workplace concern. In …

By Jennifer Wallner, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa and Jörg Broschek, Wilfrid Laurier University Throughout the recent federal election campaign, political leaders outlined their vision for Canada’s future. Responding to a …

When something strange happens in your workplace, who do you call? No, not Ghostbusters — though sometimes HR might feel they’re chasing phantoms and spectres through the office halls. There’s …

By Amy Maguire, University of Newcastle The Albanese government has achieved an historic re-election, substantially building its majority in the House of Representatives. Much has already been written about the …