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Latest From the States: controversial overtime pay rule finalized Latest From the States: controversial overtime pay rule finalized

Effective 1 July 2024, employers must apply the higher amount in considering whether a covered worker could be exempted from...
26 Apr 2024

[Canada] Tech giants to be taxed in 2024 despite pressure from US [Canada] Tech giants to be taxed in 2024 despite pressure from US

It would solely apply to companies with annual worldwide revenue of more than C$1.1 billion. Alphabet Inc. and Meta Platforms...
24 Apr 2024

[Canada] Expanded measures to help childcare providers in N.L. [Canada] Expanded measures to help childcare providers in N.L.

Education Minister Krista Lynn Howell stated that the province will fund an additional $30 a day per space for infant...
19 Apr 2024

[US] 600 Eaze delivery workers and drivers threaten ‘unprecedented’ strike [US] 600 Eaze delivery workers and drivers threaten ‘unprecedented’ strike

In addition to Eaze workers, the strike would include workers at Stachs, a cannabis delivery subsidiary.
19 Apr 2024

[Canada] Hacker takes responsibility for Giant Tiger data breach and release [Canada] Hacker takes responsibility for Giant Tiger data breach and release

The breach includes over 2.8 million unique email addresses, names, phone numbers and physical addresses.
16 Apr 2024

[US] Maximum Social Security entitlement for retiring at age 70 [US] Maximum Social Security entitlement for retiring at age 70

Delaying retirement until this point can lead to a  generous monthly benefit, whether individuals are entitled to Social Security's maximum...
15 Apr 2024

[Canada] Advice to business owners and employees on spear phishing [Canada] Advice to business owners and employees on spear phishing

Nova Scotians lost more than $354,000 in 2023. Canada-wide the figure was more than $58 million.
05 Apr 2024