After reading Facebook Inc.’s announcement of extended family and bereavement leave, one Canadian company was inspired to rethink its own human resources policies. “Wow. Honestly, I’m…
Facebook has doubled its bereavement leave offerings, allowing employees up to 20 paid days of leave when an immediate family member passes away, and up…
The federal government’s advisory council on economic growth has released its second wave of recommendations that include extending the age of eligibility for the Canada Pension Plan,…
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton went back to the basics of budgeting and planning when it hosted a recent series of financial education sessions for employees. The…
Whether on the rink or in the boardroom, consistency is key to success. “Anyone can get lucky and have a good game,” says Ross Bernstein,…
Drivers who work for Uber Technologies Inc. in Ontario have launched a class action lawsuit arguing the company has misclassified them as independent contractors and…
A ruling by the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario at the end of 2016 could make it easier for employees to bring claims for family status discrimination…
A task force report published Thursday makes 32 recommendations on how to “modernize” the 8,000-member Toronto Police Service, including a significant overhaul of the organization’s…
Almost half (46 per cent) of employees report they or their colleagues have taken time off after an organizational change, according to new research by…
Whenever we mention the phrase “medical marijuana in the workplace,” we’re met with eye-rolls and smirks. After all, a poll we conducted in September 2016…
A local union in Alberta has secured domestic violence leave for employees who work at a long-term care facility in Fort Saskatchewan, Alta. The new…
Starbucks is expanding its parental leave benefits for U.S. employees effective October 2017, according to the company’s website. Birth mothers, who currently receive six weeks…
Saskatchewan’s finance minister Kevin Doherty says letters have been sent to all government employers and unions asking them to find ways to save money. Savings…
An article on Ottawa Community Housing Corp.’s benefits communication strategy was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human…
In an increasingly automated world, the adoption of artificial intelligence adoption is rapidly reshaping the types and number of roles that organizations seek. AI is…
While 41 per cent of global organizations say they have a program for ‘recognition champions’ — employees who actively model and promote recognition so it…
Before Megan Pilatzke was diagnosed with autism, she wondered why she always felt drained when she got home from work. All day long, she laboured to…
A high-profile harassment complaint involving a former Canadian Broadcasting Corp. anchor is a reminder for Canadian employers of the legal risks tied to mishandling workplace…
A majority of employers still don’t have a formal strategy for communicating workplace change, despite identifying it as their most urgent internal communications need, according…
In what amounts to a major procedural overhaul, British Columbia has introduced legislation aimed at modernizing the way its Employment Standards Branch handles workplace complaints…
A former Beast Industries employee is suing MrBeast’s media production company after she was allegedly fired from her social media manager job upon returning from maternity leave…
The federal government is launching consultations on ways to improve labour relations to support Canada’s economy and communities. Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu is looking for…