AMERICAS

[Barbados] Landmark paternity leave introduced and maternity benefits extended [Barbados] Landmark paternity leave introduced and maternity benefits extended

Maternity leave will increase from its current rate of 12 weeks to 14 weeks for single births and 17 weeks...

13 Mar 2025

[US] Payroll info of 450 city employees leaked in clerical error [US] Payroll info of 450 city employees leaked in clerical error

According to city officials, the incident occurred on January 21 and involved payroll information from March 2024 for 450 people,...

07 Mar 2025

[Canada] Federal minimum wage will rise in April [Canada] Federal minimum wage will rise in April

The increase will ensure that salaries for workers in federally regulated private sectors keep pace with the year-over-year cost of...

04 Mar 2025

[US] Google co-founder calls for 60-hour workweek to win AI race [US] Google co-founder calls for 60-hour workweek to win AI race

Such a push to expand working hours reflects a growing trend for companies to intensify workplace expectations and reverse hybrid...

03 Mar 2025

[Canada] Younger workers value benefits and workplace policies over higher wages [Canada] Younger workers value benefits and workplace policies over higher wages

Its findings mirror broader workforce trends, particularly among Generation Z workers.

26 Feb 2025

[Canada] Arbitrator gives $15 million award to Wescast employees [Canada] Arbitrator gives $15 million award to Wescast employees

The arbitrator found exhaust manifold casting manufacturer Wescast Industries to have violated its collective agreement obligations and Ontario’s Employment Standards...

20 Feb 2025

[Canada] Phoenix payroll compensation bill rises to $711M [Canada] Phoenix payroll compensation bill rises to $711M

The payments are in addition to reimbursement for thousands of employees who were underpaid or overpaid due to payroll errors.

18 Feb 2025

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