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[Canada] New Brunswick announces April minimum wage hike

[Canada] New Brunswick announces April minimum wage hike [Canada] New Brunswick announces April minimum wage hike

The change falls under the Employment Standards Act and represents an increase of 25 cents from the current rate of...
13 Feb 2026
[US] Insurers account for half the financial sector's January job losses

[US] Insurers account for half the financial sector's January job losses [US] Insurers account for half the financial sector's January job losses

The 0.38 per cent monthly decline outpaced cuts across the broader financial services sector as automation and cost pressures reshaped...
13 Feb 2026
[US] Target cuts further 500 roles to invest in store payroll

[US] Target cuts further 500 roles to invest in store payroll [US] Target cuts further 500 roles to invest in store payroll

The retailer is consolidating its store districts to streamline its structure and standardise the field operating model for its supply...
11 Feb 2026
[US] Chipotle’s executive leadership change combines HR and legal departments

[US] Chipotle’s executive leadership change combines HR and legal departments [US] Chipotle’s executive leadership change combines HR and legal departments

Ms Eskenazi previously served as Chipotle’s Chief Human Resources Officer and will be expanding her responsibilities to include oversight of...
10 Feb 2026
[Canada] Average employee turnover costs rise to more than $30,000

[Canada] Average employee turnover costs rise to more than $30,000 [Canada] Average employee turnover costs rise to more than $30,000

Among companies with 100 or more employees, 37 per cent of hiring managers said they expect turnover to rise in...
06 Feb 2026
[US] Vermont’s fast food wage bill proposes hiking minimum hourly pay to $20 in 2027

[US] Vermont’s fast food wage bill proposes hiking minimum hourly pay to $20 in 2027 [US] Vermont’s fast food wage bill proposes hiking minimum hourly pay to $20 in 2027

In addition, Bill H.713 would create a new state council to study and recommend workplace standards and future wages for...
06 Feb 2026
[US] New California State law requires annual workplace rights notice

[US] New California State law requires annual workplace rights notice [US] New California State law requires annual workplace rights notice

The new law came into effect on January 1 and requires employers to provide annual notice to workers by February...
03 Feb 2026
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