Labor & Employment

J&J proposes paying US$8.9B to settle talcum powder lawsuits
Under a proposal announced Tuesday, a J&J subsidiary will re-file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and seek court approval for a plan that would result in one of the largest product-liability settlements in U.S. history.
B.C. nurses reach tentative labour agreement with provincial government
The Nurses Bargaining Association says the agreement it reached Friday with the province’s Health Employers Association includes “record-setting compensation.”

New Brunswick accelerates process to license out of province nurses

New Brunswick Health Minister Bruce Fitch welcomed the new rules, saying the government looks forward to further conversations with the association.
1 in 4 employers see increase in mental health sick leave: survey

Mental health discussions in the workplace are on the rise, suggesting stigma may be lessening.
Key highlights from the latest federal budget

The budget delivers on billions in healthcare cash flowing to provinces and territories.
Field Trip Health & Wellness enters creditor protection, lays off staff

The Toronto-based company which operates four psychedelic therapy clinics says the Ontario Superior Court of Justice granted it a creditor protection order today under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act.
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Pharmpreneur of the week Tom Sun: "I encourage all pharmacists to be curious and strive for change."

I am a firm believer that there are multiple solutions to solve a single problem. Like any other careers in life, you have to be passionate about what you do and finding the “why.”
Manitoba service for sexual assault victims sees more staffing trouble as nurses quit

It is the latest blow to the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, which has failed at times to live up to its plan to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Nova Scotia bill targets medical paperwork, aims to reduce number of sick notes

Health Minister Michelle Thompson says the bill will make it easier for health professionals from other provinces to practise in Nova Scotia by eliminating some administrative burden and associated costs.

J&J proposes paying US$8.9B to settle talcum powder lawsuits

B.C. nurses reach tentative labour agreement with provincial government

New Brunswick accelerates process to license out of province nurses

1 in 4 employers see increase in mental health sick leave: survey

Key highlights from the latest federal budget

Field Trip Health & Wellness enters creditor protection, lays off staff

Poll: Would you rather be on salary?

Pharmpreneur of the week Tom Sun: "I encourage all pharmacists to be curious and strive for change."

Manitoba service for sexual assault victims sees more staffing trouble as nurses quit

Nova Scotia bill targets medical paperwork, aims to reduce number of sick notes