Can new federal legislation narrow Canada’s wage gap?
The new legislation means that employers in federally regulated sectors with 10 or more employees will have three years to identify and correct pay disparities within their workforces....
Number of Canadians employed by oil and gas sector falls by 14,000, data shows
The impact of COVID-19, low oil prices and capital spending cuts has led to job losses....
Why Canada’s low-paid, precariously employed essential workers need a better deal
Labour advocates say essential workers have borne the brunt of the pandemic, and that they're owed a future with higher wages and better worker protections....
Why Iceland’s 4-day workweek pilot was an ‘overwhelming success’
About 2,500 employees worked reduced hours for four years with no decrease in pay, resulting in greater well-being and productivity....
Working from home long term could be career-limiting move, study suggests
Pandemic lessened 'stigma' related to remote work — but some labour experts warn it might not be gone entirely....
Rehiring is finally on the table for more restaurants – but not all workers are coming back
Restaurants report fierce competition for staff as pandemic restrictions lift....
B.C. Green Party leader pushes for regulation of counsellors
As it stands, literally anyone can call themselves a therapist or counsellor and start advertising their services to British Columbians. There is no required training or education, and no official...
With reports of a labour shortage, can the pandemic recovery help raise wages?
Stanford points out that even before the pandemic when unemployment rates were at 50-year lows, wage rises remained muted — reflecting laws that continue to give too much bargaining power...
Educators worry about lasting fallout of pandemic schooling
Surveyed teachers reported that they're behind schedule in covering the curriculum, fewer students are meeting learning objectives and they think some students will not catch up academically....
Canada’s economy lost 207,000 jobs last month
Jobless rate ticks up for first time since January lockdowns....