Howard Levitt

1 day ago | financialpost.com | Howard Levitt |Jarret Janis

Advertisement 1Potential for miscommunication, mismatched expectations, and even exploitationArticle contentIn this uncertain and rapidly evolving global economic climate, Canadians are turning inward more than ever and reevaluating their position within the new world order. We are buying Canadian, travelling Canadian, celebrating Canadian virtues and values; but amidst all of this rediscovered ‘Canadiana,’ millions of us continue to work for companies based in the U.S. or elsewhere.

4 days ago | ca.finance.yahoo.com | Howard Levitt |Lavan Narenthiran

A person looks over the job board in the Employment Resource Centre in the Bayside Mall in Sarnia, Ont. (Credit: Mike Hensen/The London Free Press/Postmedia Network files) Last month, right on schedule, the Maple Leafs traded in their skates for shiny golf clubs — a transition that Leafs fans are all too accustomed to by now. Although NHL players operate under unique rules governing their terms of employment, trades and contract negotiations, they still qualify as seasonal employees.

5 days ago | shrm.org | Howard Levitt

HR must always include human intelligence and oversight of AI in decision-making in hiring and firing, a legal expert said at SHRM24. She added that HR can ensure compliance by meeting the strictest AI standards, which will be in Colorado’s upcoming AI law. The proliferation of artificial intelligence in the workplace, and the ensuing expected increase in productivity and efficiency, could help usher in the four-day workweek, some experts predict.

1 week ago | financialpost.com | Howard Levitt

Advertisement 1There must be a sufficient connection between a worker's responsibilities and the vaccination requirement to justify imposing 'the ultimate penalty'Article contentSome employers (and employees) might believe that firing workers for non-compliance with vaccine mandates is settled law. After all, vaccines were the best response to a public health emergency and all levels of government both imposed and supported them.

1 week ago | financialpost.com | Howard Levitt |Alexis Lemajic

Advertisement 1Beware the subtle signs of an organizing drive and what employers can do about itArticle contentUnionized workplaces are being splashed across the news lately — but not in a way that increases their popularity. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. We apologize, but this video has failed to load.