AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoLayoffs: Montreal packaging company Supremex plans to cut 60 jobs, or 6% of its workforce, as tariffs are expected to reduce annual operating earnings by C$10 million to C$12 million. AI at Work: California’s new rules require human review and employee access to data when automated systems inform disciplinary or termination decisions. Workplace Law: A California appeals court ruled an employer is not automatically liable for harassment by a manager who did not directly control the employee; the ruling upheld Wells Fargo’s win in the case. Hiring Outlook: UPS plans to hire 100,000 seasonal workers, fewer than last year for a second year running. Separately, the Conference Board reported a September decline in its employment trends index, while more consumers said jobs were hard to get. Staffing Costs: Agency nurses can cost nursing homes 50% to 60% more per hour than directly employed nurses, adding pressure to healthcare budgets as the sector faces persistent vacancies.
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