Site Map for October 2013

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Title
Oct 31, 2013
Payroll earnings increased 0.4 per cent in August: StatsCan
Oct 31, 2013
Payroll earnings rose 0.4 per cent in August
Oct 31, 2013
Only one-quarter of workers saving enough for retirement
Oct 31, 2013
U.S. private hiring slows, inflation stays muted
Oct 31, 2013
Eurozone unemployment rate remains at record high
Oct 31, 2013
National strike in Indonesia fails to win support from workers
Oct 31, 2013
CN Rail reaches tentative agreement with Teamsters
Oct 31, 2013
Pipeline incident rate doubled in Canada in last decade: CBC
Oct 30, 2013
Each smoker costs employer more than $4,000 per year
Oct 30, 2013
Are interns being worked to death?
Oct 30, 2013
The rules of engagement: Restrictive covenants
Oct 30, 2013
Removal of company property a ‘mistake,’ not theft
Oct 30, 2013
Communication with employee during leave
Oct 30, 2013
Information in termination letter
Oct 30, 2013
Employer failed to stop harassment by customer
Oct 30, 2013
Are you prepared for medical marijuana in the workplace?
Oct 30, 2013
Most employees not engaged in their jobs: Global workplace report
Oct 30, 2013
New anti-bullying, harassment policies take effect this week
Oct 30, 2013
Federal department can’t accommodate worker
Oct 30, 2013
Each smoker costs employer more than $4,000 per year
Oct 30, 2013
Enshrining system to negotiate teacher contracts won't stop disruption: NDP
Oct 29, 2013
CN Rail optimistic on union deal as strike deadline nears
Oct 29, 2013
Amazon workers strike in Germany
Oct 29, 2013
Saskatchewan WCB proposes to lower average premium rate
Oct 29, 2013
Popular SeaWorld shows could be tamed after trainer's death
Oct 29, 2013
Sourcing community service providers for talent
Oct 29, 2013
Ontario inspecting retail sector to ensure fair worker compensation
Oct 29, 2013
U.S. small businesses boosted borrowing in September
Oct 29, 2013
Head of Ontario Teachers' Fund calls for immediate pension reform in new book
Oct 29, 2013
Health-care wait times nearly double over past 2 decades
Oct 28, 2013
More employers offering support for physical health than mental health
Oct 28, 2013
Sedentary lifestyle, stress biggest health risks for employees
Oct 28, 2013
New contracts for old employees
Oct 28, 2013
Push and pull factors in constructive dismissal
Oct 28, 2013
Workers at Italian banks to strike for first time in 13 years
Oct 28, 2013
Workers furloughed in U.S. shutdown must return jobless benefits
Oct 28, 2013
Young, old employees lack workplace health coverage when needed: Report
Oct 28, 2013
Ontario school boards could be included at bargaining table
Oct 28, 2013
Migrant workers, Ottawa spar over EI benefits
Oct 28, 2013
South Africa's Union of Mineworkers granted permission to strike
Oct 28, 2013
Labour briefs
Oct 28, 2013
Clothes make the working man, city staffers learn
Oct 28, 2013
Absentmindedness could be to blame for explosion
Oct 25, 2013
Labour strikes hurt Kia's U.S. sales
Oct 25, 2013
Federal labour code changes endanger workers: Canadian Labour Congress
Oct 25, 2013
One-third of U.S. workers call in sick when healthy: Survey
Oct 25, 2013
U.K. economy seeing fastest growth since 2010
Oct 25, 2013
One-third of U.S. workers call in sick when healthy: Survey
Oct 25, 2013
EI claims up in most provinces: Statistics Canada
Oct 25, 2013
Use of social media among small business owners up 42 per cent: Survey
Oct 25, 2013
Alberta Court of Appeal reverses the burden of proof for employee theft
Oct 24, 2013
Defined benefit pensions can provide economic boost: Study
Oct 24, 2013
Small business slow to hire people with disabilities: Survey
Oct 24, 2013
U.S. unemployment benefit applications fall to 350,000
Oct 24, 2013
Analysis: Little evidence yet that Obamacare costing full-time jobs
Oct 24, 2013
US workers frustrated with age discrimination: Survey
Oct 24, 2013
EI beneficiaries increase by 1.5 per cent in August: StatsCan
Oct 24, 2013
Construction union wage rate goes unchanged
Oct 24, 2013
California governor blocks strike by bus drivers
Oct 24, 2013
Primark pays out again to Bangladesh factory victims
Oct 23, 2013
Treasury Board wraps up collective bargaining blitz
Oct 23, 2013
Italian unions to strike over government budget
Oct 23, 2013
Scotland petrochemical plant shut down puts 1,400 jobs at risk
Oct 23, 2013
North American-led group halfway done reviewing Bangladesh garment factories
Oct 23, 2013
Spain's central bank says recession coming to an end
Oct 23, 2013
Google tops list of best multinational workplaces
Oct 23, 2013
Execs should look at foreign markets for growth: Survey
Oct 22, 2013
Public sector execs seeing high workloads, poor health
Oct 22, 2013
Canadian workers re-training for new opportunities: Survey
Oct 22, 2013
Nigerian students ordered deported after working at Walmart leave voluntarily
Oct 22, 2013
Lack of communication main source of low employee morale: Survey
Oct 22, 2013
U.S. job growth revved up before budget fight hit
Oct 22, 2013
2014 salary increases moderate for third consecutive year: Conference Board
Oct 22, 2013
Avoiding the ‘Abilene paradox’
Oct 22, 2013
Corporate negligence, regulatory failure behind Lac-Mégantic rail disaster: Study
Oct 22, 2013
TD report debunks looming labour shortage theory
Oct 22, 2013
Supreme Court will hear Sask. labour law appeal
Oct 22, 2013
Tentative contract deal reached with San Francisco transit workers
Oct 22, 2013
Tepid U.S. job growth supports Fed's cautious stance
Oct 21, 2013
Alberta recruits U.S. workers to tackle skilled labour gap
Oct 21, 2013
Labour Briefs
Oct 21, 2013
Millwright reinstated after serious safety infraction causes an electrical short
Oct 21, 2013
Jail guard permanently benched due to back injury, forced to swap jobs
Oct 21, 2013
Corus Entertainment office reflects young, collaborative culture
Oct 21, 2013
Protecting customers from competition in wired world
Oct 21, 2013
Factory workers in Bangladesh demand minimum wage increase
Oct 21, 2013
Italy's main unions call strikes over 2014 budget
Oct 21, 2013
Cabinet minister urges employers to hire Canadian skilled workers
Oct 21, 2013
Labatt, CN, Enbridge among top employers for 2014
Oct 21, 2013
Canada strikes trade deal with European Union
Oct 21, 2013
Better return-to-work strategies needed for depression: Conference Board
Oct 21, 2013
News Briefs
Oct 21, 2013
Effective performance management daunting task for employers
Oct 21, 2013
‘Identity conflicts’ holding women back
Oct 21, 2013
Mentorships, events give boost to young workers
Oct 21, 2013
Changing post-retirement benefits tricky
Oct 21, 2013
What you can do if a union comes knocking (Legal View)
Oct 21, 2013
Alberta OHS levying cash fines against employers, workers
Oct 21, 2013
Saskatchewan’s most wanted – HR metrics
Oct 21, 2013
GHS set to replace WHMIS – sort of – in 2015
Oct 21, 2013
Pre-empting the exit interview
Oct 21, 2013
Survey says… bonuses conservative in 2014
Oct 21, 2013
Meeting a viral video with a viral video (Editor’s Notes)
Oct 21, 2013
The Weird Workplace
Oct 21, 2013
What does your tip-out policy say about you? (Guest Commentary)
Oct 21, 2013
Employees keen to have say in package (Ask an Expert)
Oct 20, 2013
Despite debt drama, U.S. economy still outshining Europe
Oct 18, 2013
South African union official shot dead at mine
Oct 18, 2013
Unpublished U.S. economic data comes to light after shutdown ends
Oct 18, 2013
Average salary increases of 2.9 per cent in 2014: Aon Hewitt
Oct 17, 2013
Starting salaries for professionals to rise 4 per cent in 2014: Survey
Oct 17, 2013
Raising German minimum wage could lead to 'significant' job loss: Economists
Oct 17, 2013
Returning U.S. government workers greeted with doughnuts, coffee, anxiety
Oct 17, 2013
Proposals to raise Germany’s minimum wage may cause significant job losses
Oct 17, 2013
OSC weighs voluntary policy for recruiting women to corporate boards
Oct 17, 2013
Canada Labour Code permits dismissal without cause: Federal Court
Oct 17, 2013
Workers at newly privatized Royal Mail to strike Nov. 4
Oct 17, 2013
Think tank calls for annual cap on temporary foreign workers
Oct 17, 2013
Shoprite fires 3,000 striking workers in Zambia
Oct 16, 2013
More than 800 nurses ink deal with Alberta Health Services
Oct 16, 2013
Tentative agreement reached between union and Freeport Indonesia
Oct 16, 2013
Pipelines pose fewer risks for workers: Canadian study
Oct 16, 2013
Control over employee social media activities
Oct 16, 2013
Employees from different employers at same worksite
Oct 16, 2013
Good news on layoffs for Ontario employers
Oct 16, 2013
Fired employee’s termination provision revised without consent
Oct 16, 2013
On guard against sexual harassment
Oct 16, 2013
Employee gets kick in the teeth for emergency dental appointment
Oct 16, 2013
Employers concerned about turnover rates
Oct 16, 2013
P.E.I. eyes public-sector pension reform
Oct 16, 2013
Overall image, looks ‘substantially’ impact women’s career progression: Survey
Oct 16, 2013
Sleepy flight attendant gets wings clipped
Oct 16, 2013
Majority of U.S. fast-food workers need public assistance: Study
Oct 15, 2013
Quebec provincial park staff back on job after one-day strike over wages
Oct 15, 2013
Should hiring managers handle recruitment?
Oct 15, 2013
German Social Democrats tell chancellor no coalition deal without minimum wage
Oct 15, 2013
Assaulting, urinating on colleagues: Just cause for dismissal?
Oct 15, 2013
Partners in accommodation
Oct 15, 2013
France’s lower house squeezes through pension reform
Oct 15, 2013
Irish economy picking up steam for first time since 2007
Oct 15, 2013
U.S. jobs market poised for improvement: Fed study
Oct 15, 2013
ADHD costs workplaces up to $11 billion a year in lost productivity: Study
Oct 15, 2013
Job growth lags 5 years after recession: CLC
Oct 15, 2013
Workers Compensation Act to be amended in P.E.I.
Oct 15, 2013
Ontario conducting safety blitz targeting underground mines this fall
Oct 15, 2013
Union allowed to file brief in American, U.S. Airways merger case
Oct 15, 2013
First contract laws a box-office flop: Film house
Oct 15, 2013
Labour briefs
Oct 15, 2013
Canada Post, CUPW and postal worker could all use wristwatches – and calendars
Oct 15, 2013
Years of alleged harassment outside board’s jurisdiction
Oct 15, 2013
Unions call for labour action against Alcatel-Lucent
Oct 15, 2013
Canadian Armed Forces mental health program fit for workplaces
Oct 11, 2013
U.S. levies $118,300 in fines in April Texas fertilizer plant blast
Oct 11, 2013
San Fancisco transit strike a distinct possibility
Oct 11, 2013
U.S. jobless claims at 6-month high
Oct 11, 2013
Alberta to mandate disclosure of salary, severance pay for government officials
Oct 10, 2013
Steelworkers consider private prosecution in B.C. worker’s death
Oct 10, 2013
Steelworkers consider private prosecution in B.C. worker’s death
Oct 10, 2013
Bangladesh factory hit by deadly fire made Hudson's Bay clothing
Oct 10, 2013
Ontario's women, minorities and immigrants more likely to make minimum wage: Report
Oct 10, 2013
Quebec launches stimulus plan as election talk heats up
Oct 10, 2013
Disability management programs pay off: Conference Board
Oct 10, 2013
New Brunswick investing $50,000 in Helmets to Hardhats Canada
Oct 10, 2013
San Francisco tells employers to accommodate working parents
Oct 09, 2013
Saudi Arabia may deport foreign workers with wrong visas
Oct 09, 2013
Manitoba labour group calls for higher fines for suppression of injury claims
Oct 09, 2013
MHCC makes several proposals to help those with serious mental illness
Oct 09, 2013
Manitoba WCB allowing employer abuses to go unpunished: Labour federation
Oct 09, 2013
Disability management programs can curb absenteeism: Conference Board
Oct 09, 2013
U.S. Senator: UAW in Tennessee would be VW's 'biggest mistake'
Oct 09, 2013
Ottawa promises it will compromise on Canada Job Grant
Oct 09, 2013
Rural Ontario mayor goes rogue: Union
Oct 08, 2013
N.L. paper mill ratifies final of 7 agreements
Oct 08, 2013
Nova Scotia Teachers’ Union found in violation of Elections Act
Oct 08, 2013
Workplace cancer prevention guide released in Quebec
Oct 08, 2013
Small business owners more optimistic than last year
Oct 08, 2013
HR on ‘the other side of the desk’
Oct 08, 2013
Alcatel-Lucent cuts 10,000 jobs in turnaround plan
Oct 07, 2013
Are interns being worked to death?
Oct 07, 2013
Religion, secularism clashing in Quebec
Oct 07, 2013
CHRP provides career boost: Study
Oct 07, 2013
News Briefs
Oct 07, 2013
Mature workers alienated by workplace policies
Oct 07, 2013
Employee’s complaint wasn’t layoff request (Legal View)
Oct 07, 2013
Status update: You’re hired
Oct 07, 2013
Don’t underestimate value of social tools
Oct 07, 2013
Pension de-risking through offering lump sums
Oct 07, 2013
EllisDon could find relief from long-forgotten agreement
Oct 07, 2013
‘Just in time’ HR helps small firms fill gaps
Oct 07, 2013
Dismissed workers sue Ontario Ministry of Labour for bad advice
Oct 07, 2013
Spontaneity makes recognition stand out
Oct 07, 2013
Nothing lost in translation at Toronto hospital
Oct 07, 2013
Don’t shelve harassment training (Editor’s Notes)
Oct 07, 2013
The weird workplace
Oct 07, 2013
Employer liability for human rights broadening (Guest Commentary)
Oct 07, 2013
Dealing with domestic violence in the workplace (Toughest HR Question)
Oct 07, 2013
Link recognition to business strategy
Oct 07, 2013
Did you hear the one about… recognition?
Oct 07, 2013
Employer goes paperless
Oct 07, 2013
Don’t be the author of your own misfortune
Oct 07, 2013
Labour groups push for $15 minimum wage, target Seattle-area airport
Oct 07, 2013
The power of the pen
Oct 07, 2013
Hearings scheduled for Ontario human resources law
Oct 07, 2013
Health, productivity programs seeing low participation: Survey
Oct 07, 2013
Government health worker fired after sending out inaccurate cancer results
Oct 07, 2013
Ottawa payroll proposal could clawback staff paycheques
Oct 07, 2013
Labour briefs
Oct 07, 2013
Attack on ‘scab’ who crossed Vale mine picket line ends in termination
Oct 07, 2013
Loblaw reaches deal with striking Alberta workers
Oct 07, 2013
Unpaid internships explained - in 3 minutes
Oct 07, 2013
Armed and ready – to tackle mental health
Oct 07, 2013
South Africa labour still ‘inherently unstable’ after strike ends: BMW
Oct 04, 2013
Curitiba stadium work halted over safety breaches
Oct 04, 2013
New Russian pension reform fuels nationalisation fears
Oct 04, 2013
U.S. workers could help plug skills gap: Report
Oct 04, 2013
Canadians with more than $1 million better off today than pre-recession: BMO
Oct 04, 2013
Average 2014 U.S. salary increases to remain at 3 per cent: Survey
Oct 03, 2013
Calculating deductions on retroactive pay increases
Oct 03, 2013
Employer goes paperless
Oct 03, 2013
Legislative roundup: Changes in payroll laws and regulations from across Canada
Oct 03, 2013
News in brief: A look at news, facts and figures shaping the world of payroll professionals
Oct 03, 2013
Is it Quebec or is it not Quebec?
Oct 03, 2013
Salary forecast: Same raises, different year
Oct 03, 2013
Tips for calming down an angry employee
Oct 03, 2013
Workers putting in longer hours than 5 years ago
Oct 03, 2013
Ontario’s 'Managerial Exemption' enforcement blitz — Is your retail operation prepared?
Oct 03, 2013
Some on-call employees entitled to pay, but rules vary
Oct 03, 2013
Hiring activity in U.S. flat for 2014: Survey
Oct 03, 2013
Ontario government withdraws support for EllisDon bill
Oct 03, 2013
Labour dispute drags on at Richmond Ikea
Oct 03, 2013
News briefs: OHS news from across Canada and around the world
Oct 03, 2013
Mental health ‘bible’ overhauled
Oct 03, 2013
Fear of harassment not grounds for work refusal: Lawyer
Oct 03, 2013
WorkSafeNB rolls out new safety measurement tool
Oct 03, 2013
WorkSafeBC releases tool kit to help employers meet Nov. 1 policy requirements
Oct 03, 2013
WorkSafeBC releases toolkit to help employers meet Nov. 1 policy requirements
Oct 03, 2013
Legislative roundup: Changes in OHS laws and regulations from across Canada
Oct 03, 2013
Nutrition programs popular with employers
Oct 03, 2013
Court increases Metron safety fine to $750,000
Oct 02, 2013
Ontario electrical safety record improves, but high-risk behaviour continues: ESA
Oct 02, 2013
Baby boomers hang on to long-term jobs, StatsCan reports
Oct 02, 2013
Strike lifted at Venezuela steelmaker Sidor: Union
Oct 02, 2013
Union takes issue with University of Alberta’s voluntary severance program
Oct 02, 2013
Possible transit strike looms in Thunder Bay
Oct 02, 2013
Bigger payouts seen for U.S. financial market whistleblowers
Oct 02, 2013
Widespread accusations of labour abuse in Qatar after worksite deaths
Oct 02, 2013
Fall protection most-cited safety violation: OSHA
Oct 02, 2013
Vacation dispute no reason to change resignation date
Oct 02, 2013
Employee’s challenge of termination provision unsuccessful
Oct 02, 2013
Early termination of fixed-term contracts
Oct 02, 2013
Handling frivolous discrimination complaints
Oct 02, 2013
Employee’s complaint painted as layoff request
Oct 02, 2013
Largest ever award for Ontario human rights breach
Oct 02, 2013
Health care aide done in by resident abuse allegations
Oct 02, 2013
Defined benefit pension plans solvency improves significantly
Oct 02, 2013
Sales, admin support among ‘hot jobs’ for Toronto: Study
Oct 02, 2013
More than slap on wrist for educational assistant
Oct 02, 2013
2011 census data shows Ottawa-Gatineau region has highest median family income: StatsCan
Oct 02, 2013
US Supreme Court to rule on whether severance pay should be taxable
Oct 01, 2013
Quebec employers expect 2014 pay raises to mirror 2013: Employers Council
Oct 01, 2013
What makes a winning organizational culture?
Oct 01, 2013
U.S. government shutdown starts; Congress deadlock remains
Oct 01, 2013
Old Age Security reform needed to better target low-income seniors: Study
Oct 01, 2013
74 per cent of employers believe essential skills strategically relevant
Oct 01, 2013
U.S. government shutdown starts, Congress deadlock remains
Oct 01, 2013
Merck to eliminate 8,500 jobs, cut costs by $2.5 billion
Oct 01, 2013
Obama writes to government employees, saying shutdown is unfair