The chief executive of Stelco’s U.S. owner says he is prepared to take the federal government to court rather than reverse the Stelco layoffs underway in Hamilton, Ont. hubs.la/Q04BpJrm0

The latest International Monetary Fund outlook projects Canada's economy will grow 1.1% in 2026, while inflation is expected to rise to 2.8%, creating continued pressure on hiring, compensation planning, and workforce investment decisions. hubs.la/Q04BpJ5L0?

Lorenzo Lisi of Aird & Berlis LLP says office pools and fantasy leagues are generally low-risk activities, but employers should be mindful of productivity concerns, workplace conflicts, technology use, and participation driven by managerial influence. hubs.la/Q04Bkym80

Laura Salvatore of Centurion Asset Management, Tanja Fratangeli of IKEA Canada, and Kin Choi of Algonquin College say employers should focus on the conditions of work itself, from workload and autonomy to manager capacity and organizational friction. hubs.la/Q04Bkx450

A U.S. federal jury found that SHRM failed to provide a reasonable accommodation after rescinding a job offer from an applicant who requested to bring a diabetes alert dog to work, awarding US$400,000 in damages. hubs.la/Q04Bjntg0

Bill C-39 could change how Ottawa intervenes in federally regulated strikes and lockouts. Chris Pigott of Fasken says the proposal would clarify the minister's intervention powers. hubs.la/Q04BbdxD0

New ADP Canada data shows job-changers received a 5.6% increase in base pay compared to 3.0% for job-stayers, highlighting the growing challenge employers face in retaining talent through annual salary increases alone. hubs.la/Q04Bb9SV0

An ISS-Corporate analysis found median CEO compensation in the S&P/TSX Composite Index increased 11.8% in fiscal 2025, driven largely by long-term incentive awards while shareholder support remained strong. hubs.la/Q04B9yhS0

A federal human rights tribunal dismissed a discrimination complaint after finding contemporaneous notes, consistent witness testimony, and established workplace policies carried more weight than unsupported allegations. hubs.la/Q04B40s80

Monique Gignac of the Institute for Work & Health and Alissa Scarcello of Piccolo Heath LLP say growing accommodation requests related to mental health, neurodiversity, and remote work are creating new challenges for employers and support providers. hubs.la/Q04B3XDc0

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) is revamping its hiring process, including targeted external recruitment efforts and streamlined training pathways, to help address staffing demands and operational needs. hubs.la/Q04zYm3V0

Following plans by CSIS to outsource parts of its recruitment process, employment lawyers Ellen Low of Low & Co. and Junaid Malik of Heeney Law say employers remain legally responsible for recruitment activities carried out on their behalf. hubs.la/Q04zYdZR0

When AI gets something wrong, accountability still matters. Vanessa Lapointe of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP says employers should evaluate whether employees followed policies, exercised judgment, and used approved tools. hubs.la/Q04zPz3b0

The Workers' Compensation Appeal Tribunal of British Columbia has upheld a finding that a worker was subjected to prohibited retaliation after raising workplace bullying and harassment concerns. hubs.la/Q04zPylG0

A Quebec Superior Court judge has authorized a class action against Nordik Spa Village, allowing alleged victims to seek compensatory and punitive damages related to allegations of sexual assault during massage treatments. hubs.la/Q04zNJ1F0

Canada's labour market softened for a second consecutive month in September. New data from Statistics Canada showed employment fell by 68,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate edged up to 6.5%. hubs.la/Q04zNB7B0

Employment lawyers David Fanjoy of McMillan LLP and Richard Johnson of Ascent Employment Law say a recent Workday case highlights the importance of keeping sensitive employee information on a strict need-to-know basis. hubs.la/Q04zD5030

A wrongful dismissal lawsuit involving TD is raising broader questions about religious expression, accommodation, and workplace communication standards. hubs.la/Q04zD4tt0

Court filings involving a Tim Hortons franchise operator in Eastern Ontario have reignited discussion around workforce planning, labour shortages, and the impact of recent changes to Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program. ps://hubs.la/Q04zvqfH0

Research from Robert Half suggests nearly half of Gen Z workers are considering a job change before year-end, with compensation, benefits, and career growth among the key factors influencing their decisions. hubs.la/Q04zvpc-0