AMERICAS

[Canada] Gov’t demands years-old Phoenix overpayments back from public servants [Canada] Gov’t demands years-old Phoenix overpayments back from public servants

PSAC said that, in some instances, tax refunds, tax credits and federal benefits are being withheld, and interest is being...
05 Dec 2025

[Canada] Number of university graduates in payroll employment nearly doubled [Canada] Number of university graduates in payroll employment nearly doubled

According to the stats, this growth was stronger among women (+300,000) than men (+210,000).
03 Dec 2025

[US] Starbucks executive pay in spotlight as barista strikes continue [US] Starbucks executive pay in spotlight as barista strikes continue

Mr Niccol made $95.8 million in 2024, at a time when the average Starbucks barista earned just $14,674; a ratio...
03 Dec 2025

[Canada] Payroll glitch leaves hundreds of school board employees without wages [Canada] Payroll glitch leaves hundreds of school board employees without wages

Madeline McEachern - GECDSB communications officer - said, “There was a technical error that affected several pay groups.  
01 Dec 2025

[US] HP to make thousands of job cuts as it steps up AI adoption [US] HP to make thousands of job cuts as it steps up AI adoption

CEO Enrique Lores confirmed the workforce reduction during the company’s recent Q4 earnings call.
28 Nov 2025

[US] IRS to deploy Salesforce AI agents after workforce reduction [US] IRS to deploy Salesforce AI agents after workforce reduction

The announcement follows the federal agency slashing its workforce by at least 25 per cent this year as part of...
25 Nov 2025

[Canada] New employer obligations in Québec to prevent workplace sexual violence [Canada] New employer obligations in Québec to prevent workplace sexual violence

Under its provisions, employers would need to provide mandatory training every three years and share clear prevention policies.
23 Nov 2025