Site Map for May 2012

Date
Title
May 31, 2012
29 per cent of Quebec workers have witnessed workplace harassment over past year: CRHA
May 31, 2012
N.B. aims to boost participation, employment of people with disabilities
May 31, 2012
N.B. establishing new governance model for apprenticeships, certification
May 31, 2012
More than one-third of Ontarians worried about having enough money for retirement
May 31, 2012
Many U.K. employers to allow greater flexibility during Olympics: Survey
May 31, 2012
U.S. health-care costs to rise 7.5 per cent in 2013: Report
May 31, 2012
B.C. utility files for essential services plan
May 31, 2012
Quebec municipalities press for pension changes
May 31, 2012
CP Rail strike won't end until Friday at earliest
May 30, 2012
Canada's lower house passes CP Rail back-to-work bill
May 30, 2012
U.S. Caterpillar workers reject contract offer, strike continues
May 30, 2012
Small businesses in U.S. hire fewer workers in May
May 30, 2012
French jobless claims highest since Sept. 1999
May 30, 2012
Oil and gas industry looking to fill 9,500 jobs by 2015: Report
May 30, 2012
Aging population poses new challenges
May 30, 2012
Rented workplace in disrepair
May 30, 2012
Determining length of service after a break in service
May 30, 2012
Delayed doctor’s note saves employee from firing
May 30, 2012
Bad behaviour, not mental disability, reason for dismissal
May 30, 2012
Hotel employee spotted with drugs sparks firing
May 30, 2012
Addicted employee stretched accommodation to the limit
May 30, 2012
Employer’s refusal to release financial records leads to residency denial
May 30, 2012
Using former employer’s client list a grave mistake
May 29, 2012
Do you use employment agreements?
May 29, 2012
Personal branding through blogging
May 29, 2012
British Columbia targets workplace bullying
May 29, 2012
B.C. chooses date for Family Day
May 29, 2012
9 in 10 employees do not accomplish all items on to-do list: Survey
May 29, 2012
B.C. chooses date for Family Day
May 29, 2012
Migrant workers go on rampage in China after death of worker
May 29, 2012
Major economies need more skilled workers, engineers: Study
May 29, 2012
Ontario Cascades plant to remain open, 115 jobs saved
May 28, 2012
Canada preparing legislation to force striking rail employees back to work: Labour minister
May 28, 2012
Employment contract not frustrated by disability
May 28, 2012
Denial of representation does not void discipline
May 28, 2012
Auto sales boom a boost for CAW heading into fall talks
May 28, 2012
Analysis: CP Rail back-to-work legislation may hurt efficiency push
May 28, 2012
Canada expected to legislate striking rail employees back to work
May 28, 2012
Whistleblowing CEO to tackle Olympus in court
May 28, 2012
Strong demand for post-secondary education when hiring: BMO
May 28, 2012
Moving entry-level employees through the ranks
May 28, 2012
Canada's jobs comeback? Too good to be true
May 28, 2012
Canada's jobs comeback? Too good to be true
May 28, 2012
Labour ministry responds to WSIB funding review recommendations
May 25, 2012
Bill 1 to legislate workers' compensation coverage for Alberta's first responders
May 25, 2012
Manitoba looks to expand Sunday shopping hours
May 25, 2012
Rules for EI to be tightened
May 25, 2012
Sask. premier reorganizes cabinet, government
May 25, 2012
Manitoba looks to expand Sunday shopping hours
May 25, 2012
Australia allows migrant workers for mining projects
May 25, 2012
U.S. job growth expected to accelerate this year and in 2013: Survey
May 25, 2012
Federal EI changes will be tough for the unemployed Canadian: Union leaders
May 24, 2012
Northern Ontario union merges with machinists’ union
May 24, 2012
April construction union wage rate index unchanged: StatsCan
May 24, 2012
Specialty drug costs a major employer worry: U.S. survey
May 24, 2012
Consumer Price Index, April 2012
May 24, 2012
Rules for EI to be tightened
May 24, 2012
B.C. needs more skilled immigrants now: Task force
May 24, 2012
Temporary staffing sees 32 per cent increase in past year: ACSESS
May 23, 2012
More firms turning to global resourcing to find staff: Survey
May 23, 2012
Using social media to develop an employment brand
May 23, 2012
CPR workers on strike
May 23, 2012
Medical practice messes up secretary’s termination
May 23, 2012
Providing a doctor’s note – eventually
May 23, 2012
Dangers of fixed-term contracts
May 23, 2012
Fired for being 'too hot,' New Jersey woman claims
May 23, 2012
Ottawa will intervene in CP Rail strike if needed
May 23, 2012
Canadian Pacific engineers, conductors go on strike
May 23, 2012
U.S. program keeps older workers employed
May 22, 2012
Air Canada, machinists' union dispute to head to arbitration
May 22, 2012
Canadian Pacific Railway engineers, conductors issue strike notice
May 22, 2012
Arbitrator to intervene in Air Canada dispute with pilots' union
May 22, 2012
8 per cent of Americans have embellished resumé
May 22, 2012
WestJet named 'most attractive employer'
May 22, 2012
Nova Scotia WCB approves changes to policies that affect assessment rates
May 22, 2012
Nova Scotia WCB approves changes to policies that affect assessment rates
May 21, 2012
Social media crucial to employment brand
May 21, 2012
Australia offers $1,000 for hiring of older workers
May 21, 2012
U.S. hospital balks at hiring obese workers
May 21, 2012
Creative hiring, integration lead to employer successes
May 21, 2012
Employee awareness lacking when it comes to carcinogens
May 21, 2012
‘Stop asking for Facebook passwords’
May 21, 2012
News Briefs
May 21, 2012
Foreign worker class action ‘sounds the alarm’ (Legal View)
May 21, 2012
CEOs Talk
May 21, 2012
Dressing for success – not stress
May 21, 2012
Employees graded ‘F’ on pension knowledge
May 21, 2012
The relocation money mystery
May 21, 2012
Recruiting technology employees (Toughest HR Question)
May 21, 2012
IBM’s constructive dismissal of executive suffering from cancer expensive mistake (Guest Commentary)
May 21, 2012
Pushing workers out the door costly tactic (Guest Commentary)
May 21, 2012
Why make it harder to recruit? (Editor’s Notes)
May 21, 2012
Employer may not dock worker’s holiday pay
May 21, 2012
Evidence of abuse does not support suspension
May 21, 2012
Lack of local elections a rare situation: OLRB
May 18, 2012
Canadian inflation at 2 per cent in April, stronger than expected
May 18, 2012
Israeli court ruling to help fight gender pay gap
May 18, 2012
Preparing for mediation in the workplace
May 18, 2012
Harrison, tipped for CP Rail, shifted culture at CN rail
May 18, 2012
Safety inspections don’t hurt business: U.S. study
May 18, 2012
Canadian inflation at 2 per cent in April, stronger than expected
May 17, 2012
Maritime compensation boards fund Dalhousie University occupational medicine courses
May 17, 2012
Disgruntled oilfield employee free to compete with former employer: Court
May 17, 2012
Two-thirds of employees unsatisfied with current job: Survey
May 17, 2012
Apprenticeships play vital role but need more support: Report
May 17, 2012
Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program unfair: Unions
May 17, 2012
G20 labour ministers must focus on young jobseekers: OECD
May 17, 2012
Immigrant women farm workers in U.S. suffer sex abuse: Report
May 17, 2012
Union, Caterpillar return to negotiations with mediator
May 16, 2012
Ontario Reliance Home Comfort workers ratify agreement
May 16, 2012
25,000 B.C. civil servants vote to strike
May 16, 2012
English preferred language for world business
May 16, 2012
U.K. joblessness falls unexpectedly to 8.2 per cent
May 16, 2012
6 in 10 workers have met their CEO: Survey
May 16, 2012
Compensation cause of most voluntary turnover for tech startups: Survey
May 16, 2012
Angry outbursts not enough to require psychiatric assessment
May 16, 2012
Not enough done after harassment: Worker
May 16, 2012
No deductions for training costs despite signed form
May 16, 2012
Tattoo parlour can’t stop artist from opening own shop
May 16, 2012
Electronic pay statements
May 16, 2012
Mitigation and contractual notice of termination
May 16, 2012
Supreme Court of Canada to consider employees’ right to privacy
May 16, 2012
Work-at-home exec fired after unapproved move to Mexico
May 16, 2012
No to resignation but yes to just cause
May 16, 2012
IWH urges Ontario firms to participate in OHS leading indicators study
May 15, 2012
B.C. Safety Authority issues safety order for electrical equipment in sawmills
May 15, 2012
Taking workplace battles online
May 15, 2012
Managing diabetes in the workplace
May 15, 2012
B.C., Manitoba have strongest hiring intentions: BMO
May 15, 2012
U.K. plc facing 100 billion pound pension bill: Study
May 15, 2012
Canadian CFOs bullish on business growth
May 15, 2012
Over 55 and jobless, Americans face tough hunt
May 15, 2012
Canada Post union wins stay of proceedings, arbitration stalled
May 15, 2012
B.C. public sector professionals vote to strike
May 14, 2012
Quebec law should permit employer-employee communication during collective bargaining: Survey
May 14, 2012
Company did not follow complaints process
May 14, 2012
Insubordination violates last chance agreement
May 14, 2012
Alberta privacy decision on picket line video reversed
May 14, 2012
U.K. employers more positive on immediate jobs outlook
May 14, 2012
Stripper fired from newspaper alleges discrimination
May 14, 2012
The laws of leaves
May 14, 2012
No discrimination for refusing to consider former employee’s job application: Quebec tribunal, court
May 14, 2012
Paying down debt more important than saving for retirement
May 14, 2012
1 in 3 Canadians unhappy with career progress: Survey
May 11, 2012
Canada sees more strong job gains in April: StatsCan
May 11, 2012
Canada sees more strong job gains in April: StatsCan
May 11, 2012
Polish workers lock in lawmakers over pensions
May 11, 2012
Oil and gas facing labour shortages despite competitive compensation
May 11, 2012
Canada gains 58,200 new jobs in April: StatsCan
May 11, 2012
Employment and Unemployment by Province and Age, April 2012
May 10, 2012
France's Hollande to fight firms that fire workers
May 10, 2012
British police join anti-austerity protest
May 10, 2012
B.C. LPNs to vote on joining new union or staying put
May 10, 2012
Legislation to delay N.S. paper mill pension windup
May 10, 2012
One-half of CIOs allow workers access to company networks with personal devices
May 10, 2012
Canadian CEOs more reticent on R&D than global counterparts: Survey
May 09, 2012
One-half of Canadian execs pursuing M&As this year: Survey
May 09, 2012
Wi-Fi: Work danger or harmless technology?
May 09, 2012
Outgoing WSIB chair talks Ontario OHS changes
May 09, 2012
Ont. tribunal broadens scope of events entitling traumatic mental stress benefits
May 09, 2012
Resource corner: A directory of online OHS tools and information
May 09, 2012
News briefs: OHS news from across Canada and around the world
May 09, 2012
Legislative roundup: Changes in OHS laws and regulations from West to East
May 09, 2012
Manitoba launches health and safety community
May 09, 2012
MHCC launches national mental health strategy
May 09, 2012
Potential risks not reason to deny paramedic modified duties
May 09, 2012
Malfunctioning technology top office complaint
May 09, 2012
Unions deserve access to company-collected email addresses: Labour board
May 09, 2012
Hyatt workers facing ergonomic risks: U.S. government agency
May 09, 2012
Working mothers in U.S. taking less maternity leave: Survey
May 08, 2012
Union plans rally at U.S. Caterpillar plant
May 08, 2012
Ontario's chief prevention officer talks workplace safety
May 08, 2012
Right to request flexible work in U.K. popular with employees
May 08, 2012
Consumer-directed health plans show mixed results: Study
May 08, 2012
Taking CHRP to the next level
May 08, 2012
There's no place like (working at) home
May 08, 2012
MHCC launches national mental health strategy
May 08, 2012
HR consultant given Award of Excellence by BC HRMA
May 07, 2012
Firms missing steps to protecting digital personal information: Privacy commissioner
May 07, 2012
CFOs positive about state of industry, domestic economy
May 07, 2012
Ontario labour minister releases statement on Arthurs Report
May 07, 2012
Federal budget: What payroll needs to know
May 07, 2012
Canadians opposed to OAS changes
May 07, 2012
Unpaid U.S. interns sue for minimum wage
May 07, 2012
News in brief: A look at news, facts and figures shaping the world of payroll professionals
May 07, 2012
Legislative roundup: Changes in payroll laws and regulations from across Canada
May 07, 2012
Do summer students get vacation pay?
May 07, 2012
Constructive dismissal of executive suffering from cancer costly
May 07, 2012
Walmart to pay US$4.8 million in unpaid overtime
May 07, 2012
Muslim woman awarded $5 million for discrimination
May 07, 2012
Complying with Ontario's pay equity legislation
May 07, 2012
Recruitment for men, women not so different
May 07, 2012
What will working world look like in 2040?
May 07, 2012
One size doesn’t necessarily fit all
May 07, 2012
Getting peer recognition to take off – and stay aloft
May 07, 2012
Shaping tomorrow’s leaders through employee sponsorship
May 07, 2012
Transforming the compensation committee
May 07, 2012
More firms hiring contract workers
May 07, 2012
Feds launching initiatives to improve immigration
May 07, 2012
Insurers to split cost of expensive drug claims
May 07, 2012
Oilsands employer drops the gloves, recruits for talent at hockey games
May 07, 2012
News Briefs
May 07, 2012
Money not among top 10 motivators for workers
May 07, 2012
RBC employee fired for assaulting manager (Legal View)
May 07, 2012
Quebec certification hits 1-year mark
May 07, 2012
Quebec preps for new type of pension plan
May 07, 2012
Getting it just right
May 07, 2012
Keeping up with multigenerational employees
May 07, 2012
Integrating a contingent workforce
May 07, 2012
HR? We’ve got an app for that (Editor’s Notes)
May 07, 2012
What is agile human resources? (Guest Commentary)
May 07, 2012
Federal government finally gets ‘on board’ (Guest Commentary)
May 07, 2012
No organization immune from violence (Guest Commentary)
May 07, 2012
Nuclear workers at Canadian-owned SNC-Lavalin back strike mandate
May 07, 2012
Arbitrator denies media access to proceedings
May 07, 2012
Extra hours do not change worker’s status
May 07, 2012
Subcontracting contentious issue for employers, unions
May 07, 2012
OHA unveils proposed framework for executive compensation at hospitals
May 04, 2012
Yahoo board to review CEO's education records
May 04, 2012
U.S. April hiring slows, employers added 115,000 workers
May 04, 2012
Saskatchewan government to consult on renewal of labour legislation
May 04, 2012
Stop asking for Facebook passwords: Ontario privacy czar
May 04, 2012
Saskatchewan government to consult on renewal of labour legislation
May 03, 2012
Stop asking for Facebook passwords: Ontario privacy czar
May 03, 2012
4 in 10 employers do not reimburse continuing education costs: Survey
May 03, 2012
B.C. tables anti-bullying legislation
May 03, 2012
New B.C. pension legislation introduced
May 03, 2012
'Reality gap' in capability of U.K.'s managers
May 03, 2012
More than one-half of U.S. employers plan to hire recent college grads: Survey
May 03, 2012
Teachers should receive more P.D. days: Report
May 03, 2012
Many execs consider literacy a major workforce issue
May 03, 2012
Canadian work absenteeism up in 2011: StatsCan
May 03, 2012
Saskatchewan labour law changes worry unions
May 03, 2012
Employee benefits contributing to P.E.I. deficit
May 02, 2012
Arbitrators named in Air Canada negotiations with pilots, machinists
May 02, 2012
Reliance Home Comfort workers in Ontario strike after company imposes terms
May 02, 2012
Direct Energy ratifies tentative deal with Ontario workers
May 02, 2012
Firms in Canada restricting Internet use more than those in India, China: Survey
May 02, 2012
U.S. private sector hiring wanes in April
May 02, 2012
Disconnect between employers, employees preparing for Olympics
May 02, 2012
Age discrimination at the forefront
May 02, 2012
RBC employee fired for assaulting manager
May 02, 2012
Reinstated employee wants more
May 02, 2012
Teacher gets $20,000 after school board’s campaign of harassment
May 02, 2012
Changes to oral contract
May 02, 2012
Employee trashes company truck
May 02, 2012
Small business confidence dips in April
May 01, 2012
Budget cuts hit thousands of civil servants
May 01, 2012
Concern over skills mismatch overblown: U.S. Fed paper
May 01, 2012
Europeans protest austerity at May Day rallies
May 01, 2012
2012 Partners in Prevention conference
May 01, 2012
Employee communications at Starbucks
May 01, 2012
New B.C. pension legislation introduced
May 01, 2012
Workers strike at U.S. Caterpillar plant