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Fighting to keep Canada's tech talent
Ron Spreeuwenberg, CEO of Toronto-based software company HiMama, says his business is booming but it is getting harder and harder to compete with U.S. giants setting up shop in Canada because of all the technology talent here.
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4.4 Million Americans Quit or Changed Jobs in February
Around 4.4 Million Americans have either quit their jobs or changed them this past February. The high turnover comes as the Bureau of Labor reported that there were more than 11.3 million job openings despite 6.7 million people getting...
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Employers seeing benefits to 4-day work week
Workers and employers in Canada have found switching to a four-day work week is resulting in less stress and fewer sick days without sacrificing productivity, but it may not be an option for all workers.
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Employment minister 'confident' new pandemic support bill will pass
Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough joined Power & Politics Wednesday to discuss the Liberal government's new pandemic support legislation that will extend some programs and create new, more targeted programs.
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Workers fired for refusing vaccines likely won't get EI: lawyer
People who lose their jobs because they refuse to be vaccinated for COVID-19 may be ineligible for employment insurance benefits, but they may be able to get a severance package from their employer, says labour lawyer Hena Singh.
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Employment lawyer says minister shouldn't comment on who is eligible for EI
Paul Champ tells Power & Politics it wasn't appropriate for Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough to comment on whether individuals fired for failing to follow a vaccine mandate are eligible for employment insurance. Champ adds the matter...
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Feds say workers refusing to get vaccinated can’t count on EI
The minister of employment said workers who lost their jobs because they refused to get vaccinated wouldn't be able to count on EI. It’s got some cheering and others worried.
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Voting under way in Uzbekistan’s presidential election
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev faces no genuine opposition in Sunday’s vote and is almost certain to win a second term.
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Ontario proposes right-to-disconnect legislation for workers
The Ontario government has proposed legislation giving workers the right to disconnect, claiming it would help achieve a better work-life balance. But countries that have implemented similar policies, including France, say having set...
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Leisure and Hospitality Boom Added to Better-Than-Expected October Jobs Report
The U.S. economy added 531,000 jobs in October beating expectations by a large margin. Mark Avallone, founder and president at Potomac Wealth Advisors, joined Cheddar to dive into the numbers and discuss trends like the gains made in...
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How Equity for Women, People of Color Is Falling Off in the Cannabis Industry
Diversity and inclusion in the cannabis industry is losing momentum despite efforts to make it more accessible to a wider range of people. Cheddar’s Chloe Aiello joined “Closing Bell” to take a deep dive into the numbers that show a drop...
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The Legality of Employer and Government Enforced Vaccine Mandates
As governments and employers across the U.S. expand the use of vaccination mandates for their employees, a debate has broken out as to how far such restrictions can go. Ian Carleton Schaefer, the chair of Loeb & Loeb's New York...
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Ongoing economic recovery slowed by labour shortages
The Canadian economy may have added 90,000 jobs in August, but employment in some sectors including hotels and restaurants is still below pre-pandemic levels. Adding to the complicated jobs picture, some businesses are reporting a...
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U.S. Economic Data Shows Major Growth in Q1 as Weekly Jobless Claims Tick Lower
Weekly first-time unemployment claims came in at 553,000 this morning, higher than expected, but lower than the prior week's revised number of 556,000. The initial reading on first quarter GDP also came in, showing the U.S. economy grew...
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Banker Lasso wins surprise victory in Ecuador election
Ecuadoreans went to the polls with the pandemic pushing a third of people into poverty.
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Young Zimbabweans turn to farming to survive
More than 20 years after land was seized from whites, several farms are still not being fully utilised and some young farmers say that needs to change.
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U.S. Economy adds 235,000 Jobs in August, Missing Expectations
The U.S. economy added a disappointing 235,000 jobs in the month of August. The report fell way short of the 750,000 jobs forecasted by economists; however, unemployment rates dropped to 5.2 percent from 5.4 percent in July. Joe Song, US...
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Breakdown of August Jobs Report Showing 235K Jobs Added
The U.S. economy added a disappointing 235,000 jobs in the month of August. The report fell way short of the 750,000 jobs forecasted by economists; however, unemployment rates dropped to 5.2 percent from 5.4 percent in July. Joe Song, a...
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Should Canada adopt universal basic income?
Labour studies and economics professor Wayne Lewchuk of McMaster University says universal basic income can help people build on their existing careers without the fear of falling into poverty.
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Canada lost 213,000 jobs in January
Canada's economy lost 213,000 jobs in January as retail lockdowns forced more businesses to close their doors across the country. The job loss is about five times higher than what economists were expecting.
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COVID-19’s unequal economic recession
More than a million Canadians are still under- or unemployed as a result of COVID-19, but the crisis also allowed others, who were easily able to work from home, save more money.
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Walmart Canada hiring 10,000 more employees
Walmart is hiring 10,000 more workers, including drivers, warehouse staff and other employees to meet Canadians' demand for online shopping.
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Islamic groups back anti-jobs law protests in Indonesia
An omnibus law intended to cut red tape, streamline regulations, and encourage foreign investment was passed last week. But unions say it will erode workers' rights.
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Indonesia workers protest against 'exploitative' new law
Government leaders say the legislation is needed to create jobs and stimulate Southeast Asia’s largest economy crippled by the coronavirus pandemic.