Site Map for November 2011

Date
Title
Nov 30, 2011
Aviation inspector grounded before end of probation
Nov 30, 2011
Testy over drug and alcohol testing
Nov 30, 2011
SaskTel workers brew up trouble in company truck
Nov 30, 2011
Food standards for workplace meals
Nov 30, 2011
Employee demanding unpaid leave of absence
Nov 30, 2011
Threat last straw for insubordinate employee
Nov 30, 2011
Hungry children don’t outweigh thieving cook’s dishonesty
Nov 30, 2011
Carrier sends flyers by air mail
Nov 30, 2011
New Brunswick organizations recognized for OHS improvements
Nov 30, 2011
More than 8 in 10 employees planning on finding new job in 2012: Survey
Nov 30, 2011
Canadians not letting go of work on holiday
Nov 30, 2011
Striking U.K. state workers challenge coalition
Nov 30, 2011
Private sector jobs grow, lifts payrolls forecasts
Nov 30, 2011
Striking public sector workers confront U.K. government
Nov 30, 2011
Payroll deductions tables will soon be available on CD
Nov 29, 2011
Union says Zellers’ locals should remain after Target take-over
Nov 29, 2011
UK union leader says more strikes possible over pensions
Nov 29, 2011
Sending them home
Nov 29, 2011
Mobile application developers IT position most in demand for 2012: Survey
Nov 29, 2011
The case for higher pay for low-level workers
Nov 29, 2011
Moderate salary growth but tougher performance goals for execs in 2012
Nov 29, 2011
Public sector employment down slightly in second quarter
Nov 29, 2011
WorkSafeBC releases mushroom farm investigation report
Nov 29, 2011
Will the world of work ever be the same?
Nov 28, 2011
Ontario organizations looking for firms for OHS study
Nov 28, 2011
Survey focuses on state of labour relations
Nov 28, 2011
Canada's survival rates for cancers among highest: OECD
Nov 28, 2011
Brandon University professors reach tentative agreement
Nov 28, 2011
Termination merited for groping, sexual remarks
Nov 28, 2011
Unilateral reduction of wages violates contract
Nov 28, 2011
Unions don’t have upper hand: Survey
Nov 28, 2011
Long-running Canada Post pay equity dispute ends
Nov 28, 2011
Half of American workers to shop online at work for holidays: Survey
Nov 28, 2011
Revised draft payroll deductions for computer programs available from CRA
Nov 28, 2011
Finished creating that great new policy manual? Great – but you're not done yet
Nov 25, 2011
Union says airline firing Canadian pilots, hiring foreign staff
Nov 25, 2011
U.K. subsidizes youth workers to ease jobs drought
Nov 25, 2011
Bilingualism not needed to succeed in Quebec
Nov 24, 2011
U.K. to keep limits on Bulgarian, Romanian workers until 2013
Nov 24, 2011
Learning, skills development key components of N.S. jobs plan
Nov 24, 2011
Many firms unclear about cloud computing: Survey
Nov 24, 2011
EllisDon, Cisco Canada and Westjet among top employers for GTA
Nov 24, 2011
Hearing-impaired defence employee refused interpreter, gets $27,500
Nov 24, 2011
Canada's Supreme Court dismisses U.S. Steel appeal
Nov 24, 2011
Brandon University professors have three days to vote on offer
Nov 24, 2011
Payroll earnings decrease slightly: StatsCan
Nov 23, 2011
2012 indexation adjustment for personal income tax and benefit amounts
Nov 23, 2011
Unions don’t have upper hand: Survey
Nov 23, 2011
Bill could end York Region Transit strike in Ontario
Nov 23, 2011
What CEOs want from HR professionals
Nov 23, 2011
Teacher expelled for Facebook comments about students
Nov 23, 2011
Aboriginal Peoples faced higher unemployment during recession: StatsCan
Nov 23, 2011
More companies restrict holiday shopping at work
Nov 23, 2011
80 the new 65 for many Americans when it comes to retirement
Nov 23, 2011
U.K. government cuts employee rights in hopes of boosting hiring
Nov 22, 2011
Businesses unprepared to support new mobile ways of working: Survey
Nov 22, 2011
Communication, leadership top characteristics of good bosses: Survey
Nov 22, 2011
One-quarter of firms planning to offer incentive pay for health programs: Towers Watson
Nov 22, 2011
Why you should conduct an HR audit
Nov 22, 2011
Construction firm builds solid culture
Nov 22, 2011
WorkSafeBC encourages drivers to shift to winter
Nov 22, 2011
Employers unprepared for leadership exodus: Survey
Nov 22, 2011
Unions boycott Ontario Federation of Labour convention
Nov 22, 2011
Dishonesty or charity?
Nov 21, 2011
RCMP returns to court over unionization
Nov 21, 2011
Automatic dismissal provision reasonable
Nov 21, 2011
Progressive discipline futile for insolent worker
Nov 21, 2011
Sale of a business: Don't forget to address HR issues
Nov 21, 2011
N.L. employers can spread WCB payments throughout the year
Nov 21, 2011
N.S. nurses lead in region
Nov 21, 2011
City of Toronto’s bargaining proposal raises questions
Nov 21, 2011
Data breaches put IT jobs on the line: Survey
Nov 21, 2011
N.L. employers can spread WCB payments throughout the year
Nov 21, 2011
Absences, resignations on the rise
Nov 21, 2011
Climate change hot topic for employers
Nov 21, 2011
‘Matthew, you’re hired. Good luck next time, Samir’
Nov 21, 2011
News Briefs
Nov 21, 2011
‘Missed opportunities’ in wellness arena: Survey
Nov 21, 2011
Deconstructing random drug, alcohol testing (Legal View)
Nov 21, 2011
Anti-spam legislation expected for early 2012
Nov 21, 2011
HRIA, HRPA launch new strategic plans
Nov 21, 2011
CEOs want HR as strategic business partner
Nov 21, 2011
How is HR using social media?
Nov 21, 2011
Common– and not so common– ways to recertify
Nov 21, 2011
Internet puts new spin on traditional career fair
Nov 21, 2011
Terminating a worker for poor performance
Nov 21, 2011
Would firing slackers boost productivity? (Editor’s Notes)
Nov 21, 2011
Understanding pre-employment testing
Nov 21, 2011
Women not well represented on corporate boards: Study
Nov 21, 2011
More firms restricting holiday shopping at work: Survey
Nov 21, 2011
WCB Alberta making changes to online accounts
Nov 21, 2011
Getting back from giving back
Nov 21, 2011
Why can’t finance and HR just get along?
Nov 18, 2011
Younger workers concerned about job security: Mercer
Nov 18, 2011
Friends, family main reasons why employees resist relocation: Survey
Nov 18, 2011
PSAC wins Canada Post pay equity case at Supreme Court of Canada
Nov 18, 2011
No increase in Manitoba’s average WCB assessment rates
Nov 18, 2011
Nova Scotia introduces first contract law for unions, employers
Nov 18, 2011
Canadian inflation eases to 2.9 per cent in October
Nov 18, 2011
Union wins Canada Post pay equity case at Supreme Court of Canada
Nov 18, 2011
Consumer Price Index, October 2011
Nov 18, 2011
Canadian inflation eases to 2.9 per cent in October
Nov 18, 2011
No increase in Manitoba’s average WCB assessment rates
Nov 18, 2011
PSAC wins Canada Post pay equity case at Supreme Court of Canada
Nov 17, 2011
Number of EI recipients fell in September: StatsCan
Nov 17, 2011
Canada’s construction union wage rate index unchanged in October
Nov 17, 2011
Government introduces Pooled Registered Pension Plans Act
Nov 17, 2011
Quebec workers reluctant to discuss mental health at work: Conference Board
Nov 17, 2011
Many execs expect employees to attend holiday party
Nov 17, 2011
Two-thirds of firms worldwide increasing use of new media for employee communication
Nov 17, 2011
U.K. jobless rate highest in 15 years
Nov 17, 2011
Quebec workers more reluctant to discuss workplace mental health: Survey
Nov 16, 2011
Top management failing to back global leader programs: Survey
Nov 16, 2011
Poor relationships top cause of leader failure
Nov 16, 2011
Total rewards statements enhance employee appreciation of benefits
Nov 16, 2011
P.E.I. WCB has new CEO
Nov 16, 2011
Bullying employee fired for texting co-worker
Nov 16, 2011
Transfer of bank manager after complaints was constructive dismissal
Nov 16, 2011
No workers’ compensation for former miner with lung cancer
Nov 16, 2011
Employer must start accommodation process
Nov 16, 2011
18-month notice includes quarterly bonuses: Court
Nov 16, 2011
Worker assaulted in parking lot denied compensation
Nov 16, 2011
Disabled employee can’t earn performance-based raises
Nov 16, 2011
Employee signed contract after starting work
Nov 16, 2011
Union to appeal firing of Ottawa bus driver
Nov 16, 2011
Commission for complaints against RCMP to conduct investigation
Nov 16, 2011
EI program should treat all Canadians equitably: Mowat Centre director
Nov 15, 2011
Essential service legislation challenged in Saskatchewan court
Nov 15, 2011
Conciliator appointed in Air Canada pilot dispute
Nov 15, 2011
Ontario low-rise construction blitz results in 3,251 orders
Nov 15, 2011
30 low-cost ways to boost employee engagement
Nov 15, 2011
Raises on the table for 2012: Conference Board
Nov 15, 2011
One-third of security hacks seek financial info: Survey
Nov 15, 2011
U.S. employer health insurance hits new low: Gallup
Nov 15, 2011
More women given flexibility to work part-time: Survey
Nov 14, 2011
Generous minimum wage a myth in Greek labour wasteland
Nov 14, 2011
Employers need to boost social media training
Nov 14, 2011
Second window for applications for pension funding relief
Nov 14, 2011
Manitoba WCB to survey employers for feedback
Nov 14, 2011
Bill to make union spending public shut down in House of Commons
Nov 14, 2011
Termination warranted for ‘intolerable conduct’
Nov 14, 2011
Termination excessive for 'stupid' remark
Nov 14, 2011
Hospital gets two-year freeze
Nov 14, 2011
Few signs of wage gains for unionized workers in 2012
Nov 14, 2011
'We hardly knew you'
Nov 14, 2011
EI financing board publishes 2012 premium rate report
Nov 11, 2011
Canadians least likely to bill for time they do not work: Survey
Nov 11, 2011
Quebec introduces legislation to determine Crown prosecutors’ salaries
Nov 11, 2011
Ontario diamond drilling blitz results in 191 orders
Nov 11, 2011
Workplace threats lead to dismissal for just cause
Nov 11, 2011
Nova Scotia’s MLA pension benefits should be reduced: Panel
Nov 11, 2011
New skills training program for northern B.C.
Nov 11, 2011
1 in 5 U.S. employers planning to hire veterans over next 12 months: Survey
Nov 11, 2011
Nearly 4 in 10 firms not having holiday party this year: Survey
Nov 10, 2011
Immigration policy must favour skilled workers: IRPP
Nov 10, 2011
Ontario university grads find jobs, earn more money, despite recession
Nov 10, 2011
Employers 'scared' of taking on permanent staff: Executive
Nov 10, 2011
U.K. employers budgeting for 3 per cent pay increase: Survey
Nov 10, 2011
Toolkit teaches newcomers about health and safety in the workplace
Nov 10, 2011
P.E.I. WCB reduces preliminary average assessment rate
Nov 10, 2011
Quebec wild-cat strikes lead to possible class action
Nov 10, 2011
Striking York Region transit workers call for arbitration
Nov 10, 2011
P.E.I. WCB reduces preliminary average assessment rate
Nov 09, 2011
Food services association calling for EI freeze
Nov 09, 2011
Ohio voters defeat effort to limit union bargaining rights
Nov 09, 2011
Analysis: Unions ground Air Canada's low-cost carrier plan
Nov 09, 2011
Alberta safety inspections reveal room for OHS improvement
Nov 09, 2011
Employee satisfaction primary driver for voluntary benefit offerings: Survey
Nov 09, 2011
Testing employees for drug use
Nov 09, 2011
TFSA adoption increasing but many unaware of investment options: BMO
Nov 08, 2011
Nearly 3 in 10 retailers planning to hire seasonal help for holidays: Survey
Nov 08, 2011
Air Canada attendants get labour deal they rejected
Nov 08, 2011
WorkSafeBC ramps up 2012 OHS video contest
Nov 08, 2011
HR has ‘critical’ role to play in change management
Nov 08, 2011
Economic causes of workplace stress
Nov 08, 2011
GM Canada health-care trust for retirees finalized
Nov 08, 2011
Faulty investigations can lead to hefty damages
Nov 08, 2011
Finance minister expected to reduce 2012 EI hike by one-half
Nov 08, 2011
Getting the ball rolling on accommodation
Nov 08, 2011
Canada pushes back deficit elimination deadline
Nov 07, 2011
WCB assessment rates holding steady in Newfoundland and Labrador
Nov 07, 2011
Arbitrator issues Air Canada flight attendant decision
Nov 07, 2011
Table of recent legislative and regulatory changes
Nov 07, 2011
Scanning not violation of collective agreement
Nov 07, 2011
Circumstantial evidence enough for termination
Nov 07, 2011
Small raises for civil servants
Nov 07, 2011
Unionization rate increases; women see more gains
Nov 07, 2011
News Briefs
Nov 07, 2011
Top employers focus on safety, engagement
Nov 07, 2011
Catalyst honours champions of women in business
Nov 07, 2011
Air Canada outsources HR to IBM
Nov 07, 2011
Collective bargaining under fire: Hargrove
Nov 07, 2011
Onus on employer to start accommodation: Court (Legal view)
Nov 07, 2011
Are employees a little too green with envy?
Nov 07, 2011
Leaders ineffective at driving success: Survey
Nov 07, 2011
Dangers lurking in mobile devices
Nov 07, 2011
DB plans struggle to survive
Nov 07, 2011
Games show employees aftermath of injuries
Nov 07, 2011
University puts focus on OHS
Nov 07, 2011
Calming conflict in the workplace
Nov 07, 2011
News briefs: OHS news from across Canada and around the world
Nov 07, 2011
Resource corner: A directory of online OHS tools and information
Nov 07, 2011
Legislative roundup: Changes in OHS laws and regulations from West to East
Nov 07, 2011
OHS responsibilities when employees travel
Nov 07, 2011
WCB assessment rates holding steady in Newfoundland and Labrador
Nov 07, 2011
Stressed-out workers in B.C. to get expanded workers’ compensation coverage
Nov 07, 2011
Men take the lead in retirement planning
Nov 07, 2011
We can do better than 18 per cent (Editor’s notes)
Nov 07, 2011
Unlocking great workplace culture (Guest commentary)
Nov 07, 2011
The value proposition for regulating HR (Guest commentary)
Nov 07, 2011
Accountability drives success (Guest commentary)
Nov 07, 2011
Nearly 1 in 3 firms lacking sufficient team collaboration: Survey
Nov 07, 2011
Holiday parties should be more inclusive: Survey
Nov 07, 2011
Workplace flexibility programs benefit firms of all sizes, industries: Report
Nov 07, 2011
Changing rules for ‘specialized knowledge’
Nov 07, 2011
DB pension plans still viable: HOOPP
Nov 07, 2011
The ins and outs of training
Nov 07, 2011
Genetic testing will only continue to grow
Nov 04, 2011
Asia job hunters choosing temp work over permanence
Nov 04, 2011
Canadian recession unlikely even with drop in economic optimism
Nov 04, 2011
October jobless rate jumps on hefty layoffs
Nov 04, 2011
B.C. introduces bill to expand mental stress coverage
Nov 04, 2011
Canada’s unemployment increases to 7.3 per cent in October
Nov 04, 2011
Employment and Unemployment by Province and Age, October 2011
Nov 04, 2011
October jobless rate jumps on hefty layoffs
Nov 03, 2011
Arbitrator resigns in Canada Post dispute: Union
Nov 03, 2011
Saskatchewan premier suggests voluntary union dues collection
Nov 03, 2011
Quebec battles unions as builder scandal spirals
Nov 03, 2011
GO Transit workers ratify tentative agreement
Nov 03, 2011
Don’t assume all employees have probationary periods
Nov 03, 2011
Ontario, Alberta work on employment standards
Nov 03, 2011
Canadians still living paycheque to paycheque and not saving enough for retirement: CPA
Nov 03, 2011
CPA award winners move from non-profit payroll to entrepreneurship during careers
Nov 03, 2011
News in brief: A look at news, facts and figures shaping the world of payroll professionals
Nov 03, 2011
Legislative roundup: Changes in payroll laws and regulations from across Canada
Nov 03, 2011
Opting out of CPP contributions in 2012
Nov 03, 2011
Manitoba fire code changing Dec. 1
Nov 03, 2011
Spread of infection target of Ontario health-care workplace blitz
Nov 03, 2011
Learning, development spending fell sharply in past 3 years: Conference Board
Nov 03, 2011
Bonuses to hold steady, technology sector most optimistic
Nov 03, 2011
Tuition assistance programs increase job satisfaction, productivity: Survey
Nov 02, 2011
U.S. private sector adds jobs, layoffs slow in October: ADP
Nov 02, 2011
Youth expecting to earn more than $70,000 per year by age 30: Report
Nov 02, 2011
Employers failing to put diversity into practice
Nov 02, 2011
Alberta updates online workplace injury and fatality records
Nov 02, 2011
Employee learns the hard lesson of telling a lie
Nov 02, 2011
Employer must pay pension plan deficit before lenders: Court
Nov 02, 2011
Contract or employee? Court considers employer’s control
Nov 02, 2011
Dealing with suspected intoxication at work
Nov 02, 2011
Laying off employees on medical leave
Nov 02, 2011
Protracted return to work caused more mental anguish for employee: Arbitrator
Nov 02, 2011
City had no grounds to suspend worker for harassment: Arbitrator
Nov 02, 2011
Injured worker wants ‘maintenance’ massage
Nov 02, 2011
Determining province of employment
Nov 02, 2011
Nova Scotia nurses top in Maritimes after arbitrator’s ruling
Nov 02, 2011
Toronto city labour committee reserves lockout decision
Nov 02, 2011
EI program should be simplified: C.D. Howe
Nov 01, 2011
2012 maximum pensionable earnings announced
Nov 01, 2011
Stretching workplace boundaries
Nov 01, 2011
Quebec Wal-Mart bargaining unit is decertified
Nov 01, 2011
Don’t fear employment agreements
Nov 01, 2011
Hargrove on state of collective bargaining
Nov 01, 2011
Anti-spam legislation: A concern for HR?
Nov 01, 2011
Racking and storage focus of Ontario safety inspection blitz
Nov 01, 2011
Sandwich generation making sacrifices to support children, parents: Survey
Nov 01, 2011
Women still lag in wages, workforce participation: Report