February 19, 2021
The Provincial Government is reminding employers the minimum wage will increase by $0.35 cents on April 1, 2021, bringing the minimum wage rate to $12.50 per hour. This represents the third of a total of four increases to the minimum…
February 16, 2021
The Federal Government is temporarily waiving the one-week waiting period for Employment Insurance (EI) claimants who establish a new claim between January 31, 2021 and September 25, 2021. This includes claimants of regular, fishing and special benefits. For more information…
February 13, 2021
The Department of Immigration, Skills and Labour is advising of supports available to workers impacted by COVID-19. The Newfoundland and Labrador Communicable Disease Emergency Leave protects workers who require time off for reasons related to COVID-19. Workers and employers who…
January 15, 2021
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Skills and Labour today announced $1.12 million over three years through the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Market Development Agreement to support Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador’s (HNL) efforts to prepare the tourism and hospitality…
January 15, 2021
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Skills and Labour today announced $433,500 over two years to support the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador’s heritage conservation training initiative. Funded through the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Workforce Development Agreement, the training…
January 14, 2021
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Skills and Labour today announced $1.87 million to help meet labour demand for the growing tech sector. Funding from the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Workforce Development Agreement will support techNL’s new Tech Talent Strategy….
January 13, 2021
Despite the challenges of Covid-19, Avalon Employment’s Transitions for Individuals with Autism pilot is already helping more than 30 people find meaningful work, and has earned the prestigious United Nations Zero Project award for innovative, impactful solutions that remove barriers…
January 12, 2021
March is Multiculturalism Month, a time when communities throughout the province celebrate the rich diversity of cultures across Newfoundland and Labrador. Coinciding with the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on March 21, Multiculturalism Month features a wide…
January 11, 2021
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Skills and Labour today announced over $700,000 to further support immigration at College of the North Atlantic (CNA) and Memorial University’s Grenfell Campus. With assistance from the Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador Labour…
January 8, 2021
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Skills and Labour, will announce immigration initiatives and supports in Western Newfoundland on Monday, January 11. The event will take place at 11:00 a.m. in the cafeteria at College of the North Atlantic’s…
