Workplace News & Trends

From July 2025, stricter laws in France mandate measures like risk assessments, cooling systems, and training to combat health risks posed by heat waves.

The seventh installment of Ontario’s Working for Workers Acts cites new employer provisions, including expanded leave, job posting rules, and stricter penalties.

The Trump administration’s new AI Action Plan and executive orders incentivize AI workforce readiness and address training, neutrality, and deregulation.

Is cultural fit more important than job performance? Employers are weighing both as key factors, and cultural misalignment can be a reason for termination.

To avoid retaliation claims, HR should have clear policies, practice thorough documentation, stage unbiased investigations, and apply consistent discipline.