The Alphabet Workers Union-CWA has filed an Unfair Labor Practice charge against tech giant Google and global professional services firm Accenture. The charge alleges retaliatory layoffs against Google Help workers…
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ImmigrationWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ottawa streamlining temporary foreign worker program, making it easier for employers with history of compliance with rules
The federal government is introducing a new pilot program — the Recognized Employer Pilot (REP) — to safeguard the rights of temporary foreign workers while streamlining the recruitment process for…
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ontario hospital professionals say arbitration award falls short in addressing recruitment, retention
Ontario’s hospital professionals, a group that includes laboratory technologists, respiratory therapists, and physiotherapists, claim that a recent arbitration decision doesn’t adequately address their long-standing concerns over recruitment and retention. Arbitrator…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
SNC-Lavalin faces union fury over decision to termination president of SPEA
SNC-Lavalin, the Montreal-based engineering firm, has come under scrutiny from labour following their decision to terminate Mark Chudak, the President of the Society of Professional Engineers and Associates (SPEA). Unifor…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
B.C. seeks feedback on gig worker protections and pay standards
The Ministry of Labour in British Columbia is actively seeking feedback to improve working conditions for app-based ride-hailing and food-delivery workers. This call for input comes after consultation with platform…
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Sexual HarassmentWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
Sexual harassment in Alberta workplaces goes virtual, survey reveals
The rise of online and remote work in Alberta has been accompanied by a troubling trend: workplace sexual harassment is moving into virtual spaces. According to a survey conducted by…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Millions of low-income workers to receive automatic payments of enhanced Canada Workers Benefit: Freeland
On July 28, millions of low- and modest-income Canadian workers began receiving their first automatic advance payments of the newly enhanced Canada Workers Benefit. The initiative, announced by Deputy Prime…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Worker happiness increased across the country in July: ADP Canada
In a recent report, ADP Canada’s monthly Happiness@Work Index indicates a rise in happiness levels among workers across generations and regions in July, following a decline in the previous month.…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Expect ‘Great Resignation’ trend to continue as workers feel unfulfilled, feel they can’t be true self at workplace: PwC survey
PwC Canada has unveiled the Canadian insights from its 2023 Hopes and Fears survey, which took the pulse of 2,000 workers in Canada and nearly 54,000 employees worldwide on the…
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ImmigrationWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
B.C. releases results of credential-recognition engagement
Over 1,450 individuals from diverse backgrounds have provided their valuable feedback during an extensive public engagement process on the international credential-recognition progress. The feedback received from this engagement, which includes…