In recent research by the National Payroll Institute, it has been revealed that Canadian small businesses are emphasizing strong payroll practices amidst challenging economic conditions. The survey indicates that 99%…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Call for nominations for the 2024 New Brunswick Human Rights Awards
The New Brunswick Human Rights Commission is accepting nominations for the 2024 New Brunswick Human Rights Awards until May 31. Since 1988, the commission has presented the Human Rights Award…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Manitoba proposes amendments to long-term leave for injury, illness to align with federal Employment Standards
The Manitoba government has proposed significant changes to the province’s Employment Standards Code, aiming to extend long-term leave for serious injury or illness from 17 to 27 weeks. This change…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Jamieson Laboratories workers in Windsor, Ont., ratify new collective agreement: Unifor
Members of Unifor Local 195, totaling 317 employees at Jamieson Laboratories in Windsor, Ontario, have officially ended a 34-day strike by ratifying a new collective agreement, marking the conclusion of…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
UFCW releases annual report, touts success in food retail and growth in membership
The United Food and Commercial Workers union (UFCW Canada) has announced several key achievements in its 2023 Annual Report, released on March 4, 2024. The union, representing more than 250,000…
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Occupational Health & SafetyWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
New occupational health standards introduced in Newfoundland and Labrador
Starting today, Newfoundland and Labrador workplaces will adhere to updated occupational health and safety standards, following amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act passed last spring in the House…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Federal unions demand ongoing compensation for workers affected by Phoenix pay system debacle
Unions representing over 260,000 federal public sector workers are intensifying their call for the government to address ongoing damages resulting from the notorious Phoenix pay system debacle. The Public Service…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Unifor accuses CN Autoport of using legal maneuvers to intimidate workers amid strike
Unifor, Canada’s largest private sector union, has issued a strong condemnation against CN Autoport, accusing the company of resorting to legal tactics to harass and intimidate workers participating in a…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Shawn Haggerty elected national president of United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Canada
Shawn Haggerty has been named the new national president of United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Canada, a union representing more than 250,000 workers across Canada. Haggerty’s election marks a…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Minimum wage in B.C. rising 3.9% to $17.40 an hour on June 1, 2024
British Columbia’s minimum wage is set to rise from $16.75 to $17.40 per hour starting June 1, 2024, marking a 3.9% increase, which aligns with the province’s average inflation rate…