Canada posts first employment decline in over 2 years

March sees pullback in full-time work, with drop of 62,000 positions

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Canada's retaliation to U.S. tariffs will be 'with purpose and with force': Carney

Unions call on Ottawa to protect over one million jobs in critical sectors that could be impacted by tariffs

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Canadian HR Reporter welcomes entries for annual report showcasing leaders in DEI

How to terminate employees for poor soft skills – without risking discrimination claims

HR is 'first line of defense in diffusing liabilities,' says employment lawyer discussing recent tribunal decision involving employee termination

Rise in human rights complaints could be costly for HR

Combatting workplace theft: Amazon uses metal detectors, registers workers’ phones

Duty to mitigate: Ontario employer’s appeal backfires

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Wellness/mental health

Rise in human rights complaints could be costly for HR

With Alberta report showing 36% rise in complaints, employment lawyers offer tips on how to avoid, address human rights issues

Ontario worker quits after 5 days due to sexual harassment – gets $16,500

Why 'change fatigue' is among top barriers to success

Probationary worker fired for unsuitability, insubordination; says it was arbitrary, discriminatory

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HRPA reveals exciting 2025 events lineup

Employment law

Rise in human rights complaints could be costly for HR

With Alberta report showing 36% rise in complaints, employment lawyers offer tips on how to avoid, address human rights issues

Combatting workplace theft: Amazon uses metal detectors, registers workers’ phones

Duty to mitigate: Ontario employer’s appeal backfires

How to terminate employees for poor soft skills – without risking discrimination claims

Correctional officer fired after inmate incident, fiery email

Ontario worker quits after 5 days due to sexual harassment – gets $16,500

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Opinion

Imagining the turmoil at Twitter

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Job offer a binding employment agreement after acceptance: BC court

Termination clause sent after worker accepted offer needed fresh consideration to be valid

Is it midnight for termination clauses?

Many termination clauses thought to align with case law have been labelled unenforceable

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for empathy, collaboration and listening is being underscored

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