In this Canada HR News episode:
1. Starting June 1, general minimum wage increases in BC will be tied to inflation. The general minimum wage will rise to $15.65 an hour making it the highest in all Canadian provinces. Minimum wage increases tied to inflation support workers, families | BC Gov News
1. Ontario is making an investment in its provincial nursing workforce. Nurses across health care system will receive up to $5,000 retention payment. Ontario Making Historic Investment in Provincial Nursing Workforce | Ontario Newsroom
2. The Ontario government is expanding its investment in pre-apprenticeship training to a record $28 million, providing more young people with the training they need to launch careers in the skilled trades. Ontario Helping More Young People Start Careers in the Skilled Trades | Ontario Newsroom
3. As COVID-related restrictions are being lifted, many organizations are implementing hybrid approach to bring employees back to the office. We will review three common hybrid work models. Assessing 3 Approaches to Hybrid Work (cmswire.com)
4. The New Brunswick government launched a free online training platform to help organizations address workplace sexual harassment. Safer Places NB - Positive Conversations that Create Safer Workplaces
5. COVID-19 provincial update.
- Province of Manitoba | News Releases | Final Public Health Orders in Manitoba to be Lifted Tomorrow (gov.mb.ca);
- Province enters next phase of living with COVID-19 on Monday, March 14 (gnb.ca);
- Protect Yourself - COVID-19 (gov.nl.ca)
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