Ex-BlackBerry employees allege firm has “toxic” and “boys’ club” culture: court docs
New court documents filed in a lawsuit against BlackBerry Ltd. allege at least three women were fired after reporting the technology firm had a “boys’…
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What employers need to know about provincial changes to sick note requirements
The growing adoption of prohibitions against demanding sick notes to substantiate short-term absences, related to the health of employees or their immediate families, is among…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- January 6, 2026 January 5, 2026
- 09:00
Remote work option ending for thousands of public, private sector workers in 2026
The new year will bring some big changes to the rules on in-office work for many employees across the country — including tens of thousands…
- By: Catherine Morrison, the Canadian Press
- January 5, 2026 January 5, 2026
- 15:00
Expert panel: Technology, legislation shaping total rewards decisions in 2026
The world of work is shifting at an unprecedented pace. Advancements in technology, evolving regulatory requirements, and rising employee expectations are transforming the way organizations…
- By: Darcy Clark
- January 5, 2026 December 23, 2025
- 09:00
Leadership stress tolerance in short supply as demands on executives intensify: report
Only 18 per cent of leaders scored high in stress tolerance, raising questions about leadership readiness as organizations navigate sustained economic uncertainty, rapid technological change…
- By: Sonya Singh
- December 24, 2025 December 18, 2025
- 09:00
Top 10 benefits stories of 2025
An article on changes to Newfoundland and Labrador’s employee leave legislation was the most-read benefits story on BenefitsCanada.com this year. Here are the top 10…
- By: Staff
- December 24, 2025 December 18, 2025
- 09:00
Most Canadian employees prefer hybrid work: survey
Most Canadian employees support a hybrid approach to office work, with 80 per cent preferring some in-office time and only one in five favouring fully…
- By: Staff
- December 23, 2025 December 22, 2025
- 15:00
Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan embracing hybrid work arrangement amid increasing employee satisfaction, happiness
The Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan is continuing to embrace a hybrid working arrangement for employees following positive feedback gathered through internal surveys. In the…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- December 22, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 09:00
Top 10 HR stories of 2025
An article on an Ontario Superior Court decision on the use of enforceable termination clauses in employment contracts was the most-read human resources story on…
- By: Staff
- December 22, 2025 December 18, 2025
- 09:00
How employers are rethinking holiday gifting amid cost-of-living pressures
As cost-of-living pressures continue to shape employee expectations, holiday gift-giving in the workplace is becoming less about tradition and more about equity, flexibility and psychological…
- By: Sonya Singh
- December 19, 2025 December 18, 2025
- 09:00
Benefits, pay driving employees’ job search plans in 2026: survey
A third of employed Canadian professionals plan to look for a new job in the first half of 2026, up from 26 per cent in…
- By: Staff
- December 18, 2025 December 16, 2025
- 09:00
Postpartum depression medication to have limited impact on benefits plans: expert
While Health Canada’s approval of the first drug to specifically treat postpartum depression represents a clinical milestone in women’s mental health, one benefits expert says…
- By: Sonya Singh
- December 18, 2025 December 17, 2025
- 09:00
Cascades appointing Emmanuelle Migneault as CHRO
Cascades Inc. is appointing Emmanuelle Migneault as its chief human resources officer, effective Jan. 5, 2026. Migneault currently serves as vice-president of excellence and has…
- By: Staff
- December 17, 2025 December 17, 2025
- 15:00
Employers maintaining DEI practices as concept evolves: webinar
Employers aren’t abandoning their diversity, equity and inclusion practices — rather, DEI itself is merely diverging, said Ammara Naeem, client experience director at Top Employers…
- By: Sadie Janes
- December 15, 2025 December 17, 2025
- 09:00
Editorial: Celebrating winning employers shines a light in dark times
As we come to the end of another year, we continue to confront an uncertain geopolitical landscape, with wars raging on and leaders tangled in…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- December 12, 2025 December 10, 2025
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on the federal government’s notification to public employees on early retirement options was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are…
- By: Staff
- December 12, 2025 December 11, 2025
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on Ontario’s proposed changes to preferred pharmacy network agreements was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five…
- By: Staff
- December 5, 2025 December 4, 2025
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on the legal considerations for employers requiring cross-border travel was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five…
- By: Staff
- November 28, 2025 November 27, 2025
- 09:00
Pay transparency, privacy considerations among top concerns for Canadian SMEs: expert
As new pay transparency legislation comes into effect in British Columbia and Ontario, it’s important for small- and medium-sized employers to ensure they’re complying with…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- November 28, 2025 November 27, 2025
- 09:00
Hyundai engaging, recognizing employees with ‘Take Your Parents to Work Day’ program
Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. is supporting employee engagement and recognition through its ‘Take Your Parents to Work Day’ program. The initiative, which saw several employees…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- December 17, 2025 December 17, 2025
- 09:00
UAP supporting employee financial, mental wellness during the holiday season through advice, benefits
UAP Inc. is supporting employee financial well-being during the holidays by communicating advice and tips on effective spending and saving, says Geneviève Hébert, the company’s…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- December 12, 2025 December 11, 2025
- 09:00
Canadian employers face rising skills gaps as workplace literacy needs accelerate: expert
Foundational or ‘workplace literacy’ skills — including communication, problem solving and digital competency — are becoming essential as employers struggle to find candidates who meet…
- By: Sonya Singh
- December 10, 2025 December 9, 2025
- 09:00