HR News Canada

by Todd Humber
Meta boosts headcount by 8% as AI talent drives compensation costs higher
Why DEI needs depth, not death
Home vs office working: Why it doesn’t have to be a battle
B.C. forecasts one million job openings over next decade, health care leads the way

Bank of Montreal class action over statutory pay partly upheld by B.C. Court of Appeal

by Todd Humber

The British Columbia Court of Appeal has allowed a class action lawsuit against Bank of Montreal to proceed on claims the bank systematically underpaid employees vacation and holiday pay, but struck down allegations the bank acted in bad …

Quebec court sends unionized Air Canada retirees to arbitration over flight passes

Patricia Warwick named vice chair of Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board

Kahnawake Labour Office pushes forward on new code for Mohawk territory in Quebec

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Loneliness crisis at work affecting four in 10 Canadian employees

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Uncertainty and social disconnection straining employee resilience, Sun Life report finds

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The hidden cost of workplace loneliness — and how leaders can respond

Man dies after semi truck backs over him in Calgary

One in four AI job postings lack clear context, Indeed finds

93 per cent of firms have no older worker recruitment programs: SHRM research

PEI offers free tuition to nursing, paramedic students who commit to two years

Amazon workers in B.C. open first collective bargaining talks

Canada’s economy contracts 0.3% in August amid labour disruptions

Labour Relations| In Partnership with Queen's IRC

Quebec court sends unionized Air Canada retirees to arbitration over flight passes

by Todd Humber

The Quebec Court of Appeal has ruled that former unionized Air Canada employees must pursue their claims over flight passes through grievance arbitration, while non-unionized retirees can continue …

Patricia Warwick named vice chair of Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board
Amazon workers in B.C. open first collective bargaining talks

Canada’s economy contracts 0.3% in August amid labour disruptions

Montreal transit strike to disrupt metro, bus service during election day

Workers in Squamish, B.C., ratify new contract, ending lockout for union members

Unifor members rally against Stellantis and GM job cuts in Ontario

Unifor calls Alberta back-to-work law attack on worker rights

West Haldimand General Hospital wins right to add shifts without employee vote

Employment Law| In Partnership with HR Law Canada

Bank of Montreal class action over statutory pay partly upheld by B.C. Court of Appeal

by Todd Humber

Greater Sudbury must pay firefighter’s estate after AD&D policy excluded work-related suicide

by Todd Humber

Ontario court allows shareholder to sue directors over pay during revenue decline

by HR Law Canada

Latest from HR Law Canada

🔒Court refuses to set aside $100K settlement signed by self-represented former Mississauga, Ont., employee
on November 3, 2025
Surrey police harassment claims must go to arbitration, court rules in proposed class action
on November 3, 2025
Transocean Canada Drilling Services fined $50K after offshore worker pinned by equipment
on November 2, 2025
Property manager ordered to pay $56K in costs after wrongful dismissal trial
on November 2, 2025
Home vs office working: why it doesn’t have to be a battle
on November 1, 2025

Opinion

Why DEI needs depth, not death

by The Conversation

The fine print we ignore until it’s too late

Why Canada’s next big infrastructure investment should be in biomanufacturing

Remote work reduced gender discrimination — returning to the office may change that

Mental Health

The fine print we ignore until it’s too late

by Todd Humber

Payroll-based emergency savings could cut $69.5 billion productivity loss: NPI report

Workers over 40 see 8% well-being decline amid caregiving pressures: Dialogue survey

Quebec employers must now prevent psychosocial risks under new law

Workplace Safety| In Partnership with Safety News Canada

Man dies after semi truck backs over him in Calgary

by The Canadian Press

Ontario nurses launch workplace violence ad campaign

by Safety News Canada

Canadian employment growth stalls as GDP posts largest decline in nine years

by HR News Canada Staff

Latest from Safety News Canada

Transocean fined $65,000 after worker crushed in offshore crane incident
on November 2, 2025
Pilot’s failure to use checklist caused fatal Yukon sightseeing flight crash: TSB
on October 31, 2025
WorkSafeBC launches online tool for worker expense reimbursement
on October 31, 2025
Foundry worker’s depression worsens 18 years after burn injury, claim reopened
on October 30, 2025
B.C. tribunal backs employer termination despite worker’s safety complaints
on October 30, 2025

Recruitment & Retention

One in four AI job postings lack clear context, Indeed finds

by HR News Canada Staff

Gen Z workers show highest turnover rate as one in three plan to leave jobs: Randstad

Most employers consider overqualified candidates but fear quick turnover: Survey

Retailers expect more sales but struggle to fill holiday jobs, UKG survey finds

Artificial Intelligence

One in four AI job postings lack clear context, Indeed finds

by HR News Canada Staff

Citi Foundation is putting $25 million toward tackling young adults’ unemployment and AI labour disruptions

Workleap adds AI to performance management system

Canadian CEOs prioritize AI investment to boost productivity, but most lack training plans: KPMG

Global HR News

Meta boosts headcount by 8% as AI talent drives compensation costs higher

SHRM’s Emily M. Dickens named top lobbyist by ethics institute

Target is eliminating 1,800 corporate jobs as it looks to reclaim its lost luster

Iron Workers union elects new president as Dean retires after four decades

Diversity

Most Canadian workers support equity efforts despite some backlash: report

British Columbia appoints five new accessibility committee members

Labour force participation among people with disabilities hits record 25 per cent in U.S.

Transgender and non-binary workers earn up to 20% less: Statistics Canada

Industry News

UKG launches venture fund with three startup investments

by HR News Canada Staff

Workleap launches compensation management solution after Barley acquisition

by HR News Canada Staff

Robert Half named to Forbes list of top companies for women

by HR News Canada Staff

People on the Move| Add Your Listing

Patricia Warwick named vice chair of Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board

by HR News Canada Staff

Iron Workers union elects new president as Dean retires after four decades

by HR News Canada Staff

Annette Breunig named chief people officer at ITM Isotope Technologies Munich

by HR News Canada Staff

Top Employers

Tecsys named top Quebec workplace for second consecutive year

Peninsula Co-op earns 2025 Great Place to Work certification

Venterra Realty recognized for employee professional development by Great Place to Work Canada

CIBC earns top score for workplace disability inclusion

Remote & Hybrid Work

Remote work reduced gender discrimination — returning to the office may change that

Remote work could free up Toronto office space for housing conversions

Ontario public servant unions to rally against return-to-office mandates by province

Return to office full-time may require a lifestyle change, revisiting budget

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In The News

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Hamilton-area migrant workers in fear after Hurricane Melissa slams Jamaica
Bridging the gap: Enhancing mental health literacy in the workplace
Montreal transit strike to disrupt metro, bus service during election day
Workers in Squamish, B.C., ratify new contract, ending lockout for union members
Fired worker who filled vehicles with company fuel, said phone was in lake loses deduction claim
Ottawa hits 98.4% pay accuracy with new system, many errors stem from manager input: Benay
Newfoundland and Labrador appoints trades veteran Goosney as labour minister
LCBO fined $80,000 after worker critically injured during lift truck training in London, Ont.
Job vacancies hit eight-year low as labour market loosens: Statistics Canada
Unifor members rally against Stellantis and GM job cuts in Ontario
Most Canadian workers support equity efforts despite some backlash: report
Unifor calls Alberta back-to-work law attack on worker rights
Youth EI eligibility drops to 50 per cent as coverage gaps widen: Statistics Canada
Ontario court allows shareholder to sue directors over pay during revenue decline
West Haldimand General Hospital wins right to add shifts without employee vote
Requiring disability disclosure creates workplace barriers, new research shows
UKG launches venture fund with three startup investments
More than 740,000 students head back to class in Alberta after teacher strike ends
Alberta teachers won’t engage in work-to-rule as classes resume: union
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