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These Are the World's Most Expensive Cities for Expat Workers

These Are the World's Most Expensive Cities for Expat Workers

We Canadians in big cities like to complain about how expensive our lives are. To put things into perspective, human resources consulting firm Mercer has released its annual cost of living survey. The survey explores the cost of living for...
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Vancouver to Amazon: 'Take Advantage of Our Low-Paid Tech Workers'

Vancouver to Amazon: 'Take Advantage of Our Low-Paid Tech Workers'

When Amazon announced last year that it planned to build a second HQ – aptly named...
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Tim Horton's Franchise Slashes Paid Breaks and Benefits After Minimum Wage Increase

Tim Horton's Franchise Slashes Paid Breaks and Benefits After Minimum Wage Increase

That Ontario's recent minimum wage increase to $14 an hour could hurt small businesses was a...
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Toronto Mayor Makes Stiff Jokes About City Workers Spending $2 Million on Penis Pills

Toronto Mayor Makes Stiff Jokes About City Workers Spending $2 Million on Penis Pills

City workers in Toronto spent almost $2 million on penis pills last year. The finding comes from...
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Ranking: The Most Highly Engaged and Satisfied Workers By Country

Ranking: The Most Highly Engaged and Satisfied Workers By Country

Imagine being disengaged and unsatisfied doing something that consumes over 20 per cent of our waking hours over the...
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Historic Court Ruling Grants Employee Rights to Independent Contractors

Historic Court Ruling Grants Employee Rights to Independent Contractors

Employee misclassification is a growing concern in Ontario. Many employers choose to hire their workers on an...
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