November 14, 2022

In this episode:  layoffs affecting Canadian workforce, end of mandatory vaccination policies in some municipalities, expanded workers compensation for firefighters in British Columbia and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.Follow us on twitter at Canada Human Resources News (@cadHRnews) and LinkedIn at Canada HR News Podcast for more updates.Layoffs have been a feature of a turbulent 2022 for Canadian workers. According to Globe and Mail, 81,000 tech employees globally with thousands in Canada lost their jobs, but no sector has gone unaffected | LinkedInThe City of Toronto announced that effective Thursday, December 1, the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy has been updated to reflect that mandatory vaccination is no longer required for City staff, volunteers and contractors | City of Toronto updates COVID-19 vaccination policy for staff – City of Toronto The City of Windsor in Ontario has announced that it is revoking its policy that required employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition for employment | Windsor City drops COVID-19 vaccine mandate | HRD Canada (hcamag.com)Unions representing airport security screeners say turnover for new employees is high despite efforts to hire more workers | Air travel: Unions say turnover rate high for security officers | CTV News Quebec’s workplace safety board CNESST sided with workers who, in November, claimed they were overworked in the emergency room at a hospital in the Eastern Townships | Quebec hospital violated two health and safety laws | Canadian Occupational Safety (thesafetymag.com) Firefighters in BC will now have easier access to workers’ compensation benefits and support services in recognition of their higher risk of developing work-related cancers | B.C. further expands cancer coverage for firefighters | BC Gov News Ceridian’s 2023 Pulse of Talent survey of more than 8,800 workers from around the globe shows that flexibility holds sway over career decisions | Research: Career flexibility drives employee retention (ceridian.com) If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, send us a message at LinkedIn or X @CadHRNews