Saskatchewan has introduced a new financial assistance program for working families with lower incomes, known as the Saskatchewan Employment Incentive (SEI). According to an official announcement, eligible families can now…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Amazon subsidiary in France fined €32 million for excessive employee surveillance practices
The French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) has imposed a €32 million fine ($46.8 million Cdn) on Amazon France Logistique, a subsidiary of the Amazon group managing large warehouses in France,…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Langman Contracting fined $1,400 for not paying wages in Saskatchewan
In a recent hearing at the Assiniboia Provincial Court, Langman Contracting Inc. admitted guilt to a charge under The Saskatchewan Employment Act, resulting in a fine and victim surcharge totaling…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
New initiative targets gender-based and sexual harassment in STEM and trade sectors
WomanACT and the Society for Canadian Women in Science & Technology (SCWIST) have joined forces with the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) to tackle gender-based and sexual harassment in STEM and…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Sudden firing of CEO of Endeavour Mining for ‘serious misconduct’ draws attention of Siskinds LLP
The CEO of London, U.K.-based Endeavour Mining has been terminated for “serious misconduct with immediate effect,” by the company’s board of directors. “This follows an investigation by the Board into…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Thomson Reuters expands its reach in insurance news market with acquisition of World Business Media
Thomson Reuters, a prominent global content and technology firm, has announced its acquisition of World Business Media Limited, a key player in providing subscription-based editorial coverage for the (re)insurance industry.…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Flexible work and enhanced technology key to workplace evolution, finds survey from Staples Canada
As businesses and employees adapt to the post-holiday return to work, Staples Professional, in collaboration with Angus Reid Group, reveals insights into the evolving dynamics of the workplace in Canada.…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
ComIT.org survey reveals widespread discrimination and biases against Indigenous Canadians in IT sector
In a recent survey conducted by ComIT.org, a Canadian charity focused on the democratization of education and opportunity, a significant portion of Indigenous Canadians reported experiencing discrimination and bias in…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Minimum wage set to rise to $15.20 per hour on April 1 in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is set to increase its minimum wage to $15.20 per hour beginning April 1, 2024. This decision comes after recommendations from the Minimum Wage Review Committee, which were…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
B.C. boosts pay rate for hand-harvesting agricultural crops by 6.9 per cent
As of Jan. 1, 2024, British Columbia has implemented a 6.9% increase in the minimum piece rates for hand-harvested agricultural crops. This change, now in effect, applies to 15 specific…