Haley O'Halloran, Author at HR Insider

Secret Recordings In The Workplace Can Lead To Dismissal

The British Columbia Court of Appeal decision Shalagin v. Mercer Celgar

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-02-19T07:44:28-08:00February 19, 2026|Accessibility, Accommodation, Articles, British Columbia, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Confidentiality & Proprietary Information, Conflict & Dispute Resolution, Constructive Dismissal, Contributor, Discipline, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Federal, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Information Security, Labour Relations, Labour Standards, Organizational Development, Privacy, Retention, Team Building, Termination|Comments Off

In Search Of Clarity In Matters Of Psychological Workplace Injuries

Far from clearing, the fog only thickens when it comes

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-02-17T11:48:48-08:00February 17, 2026|Accessibility, Accommodation, Anti-Harassment & Bullying, Articles, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Conflict & Dispute Resolution, Constructive Dismissal, Contributor, Discipline, Discrimination, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Federal, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Labour Standards, Mental Health, Organizational Development, PROVINCES, Québec, Retention, Team Building, Termination, Workplace Stress, Workplace Violence|Comments Off

Workplace Culture As An Excuse: Can A “Racist Culture” Be A Mitigating Factor?
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Workplace Culture As An Excuse: Can A “Racist Culture” Be A Mitigating Factor?

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Workplace Culture As An Excuse: Can A “Racist Culture” Be A Mitigating Factor?

A recent Alberta arbitration decision puts renewed focus on a

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-02-17T11:45:02-08:00February 17, 2026|Accessibility, Accommodation, Alberta, Anti-Harassment & Bullying, Articles, British Columbia, Change Management, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Conflict & Dispute Resolution, Constructive Dismissal, Contributor, Discipline, Discrimination, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Federal, Harassment, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Labour Relations, Labour Standards, Manitoba, Mental Health, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Organizational Development, Prince Edward Island, PROVINCES, Québec, Retention, Saskatchewan, Team Building, Termination, Workplace Violence, Yukon|Comments Off

Pensions And Benefits: Recent Policy And Case Law
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Pensions And Benefits: Recent Policy And Case Law

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Pensions And Benefits: Recent Policy And Case Law

Legislative and regulatory initiatives are reshaping the landscape for pension

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-02-17T11:40:59-08:00February 17, 2026|Accessibility, Accommodation, Alberta, Articles, British Columbia, Change Management, Communications, Compensation, Compensation & Benefits, Conflict & Dispute Resolution, Constructive Dismissal, Contributor, Discipline, Employee Relations, Employment Benefits, Employment Contracts, Federal, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Labour Relations, Labour Standards, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Organizational Development, Performance Reviews, Prince Edward Island, PROVINCES, Québec, Saskatchewan, Wellness, Work-Life Balance, Workers' Compensation, Yukon|Comments Off

Can I Still Claim Constructive Dismissal If I Was Moved To An Easier Role?
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Can I Still Claim Constructive Dismissal If I Was Moved To An Easier Role?

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Can I Still Claim Constructive Dismissal If I Was Moved To An Easier Role?

Cynthia Lazar answers labour & employment questions in The Globe

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-02-17T11:33:50-08:00February 17, 2026|Accessibility, Accommodation, Alberta, Articles, British Columbia, Change Management, Communications, Conflict & Dispute Resolution, Constructive Dismissal, Contributor, Employment Benefits, Employment Contracts, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Federal, HR Program Management, Labour Relations, Labour Standards, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, PROVINCES, Québec, Saskatchewan, Wellness, Workers' Compensation, Yukon|Comments Off

British Columbia To Eliminate Sick Notes For Short-Term Absences: What Employers Need To Know

Effective this fall, Bill 11 will amend the Employment Standards Act to

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-02-12T08:47:38-08:00February 12, 2026|Accessibility, Accommodation, Articles, Attendance & Absenteeism, British Columbia, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Compensation, Conflict & Dispute Resolution, Contributor, Discipline, Employment Benefits, Employment Contracts, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Hours of Work, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Labour Relations, Labour Standards, Leaves of Absence, Organizational Development, Retention|Comments Off

Ontario Job Postings In 2026: Salary Ranges, “Is This Role Actually Open?”, And AI Screening Disclosures
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Ontario Job Postings In 2026: Salary Ranges, “Is This Role Actually Open?”, And AI Screening Disclosures

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Ontario Job Postings In 2026: Salary Ranges, “Is This Role Actually Open?”, And AI Screening Disclosures

Scrolling job boards in 2026 can feel like decoding a

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-02-10T07:55:30-08:00February 10, 2026|Articles, Background Checking, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Confidentiality & Proprietary Information, Contributor, Discipline, Federal, Hiring & Recruiting, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Immigration & Citizenship, Information Security, Labour Standards, Ontario, Organizational Development, Privacy, Talent Management & Engagement, Team Building, Training, Onboarding & Orientation|Comments Off

Sexual Assault After A Company Social Event: What Are The Employer’s Obligations?
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Sexual Assault After A Company Social Event: What Are The Employer’s Obligations?

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Sexual Assault After A Company Social Event: What Are The Employer’s Obligations?

At the beginning of the year, the Administrative Labour Tribunal

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-02-10T07:52:29-08:00February 10, 2026|Alberta, Anti-Harassment & Bullying, Articles, British Columbia, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Conflict & Dispute Resolution, Contributor, Discipline, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Federal, Harassment, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Labour Relations, Labour Standards, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Off-Duty Conduct, Ontario, Organizational Development, Prince Edward Island, PROVINCES, Québec, Retention, Saskatchewan, Sexual Harassment, Team Building, Termination, Workplace Stress, Workplace Violence, Yukon|Comments Off

EI Sickness Benefits And Long-Term Disability In 2026: How To Avoid Gaps, Offsets, And Denials When You Can’t Work
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EI Sickness Benefits And Long-Term Disability In 2026: How To Avoid Gaps, Offsets, And Denials When You Can’t Work

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EI Sickness Benefits And Long-Term Disability In 2026: How To Avoid Gaps, Offsets, And Denials When You Can’t Work

When you stop working for medical reasons, the first question

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-02-03T07:39:04-08:00February 3, 2026|Accessibility, Accommodation, Alberta, Articles, Attendance & Absenteeism, British Columbia, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Contributor, Discipline, Employment Benefits, Employment Contracts, Federal, Health & Safety, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Labour Standards, Leaves of Absence, Manitoba, Mental Health, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Organizational Development, Prince Edward Island, PROVINCES, Québec, Remote & Flexible Workplaces, Retention, Saskatchewan, Team Building, Termination, Wellness, Work Refusals, Work-Life Balance, Yukon|Comments Off

Alberta Extends Long-Term Illness And Injury Leave To 27 Weeks
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Alberta Extends Long-Term Illness And Injury Leave To 27 Weeks

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Alberta Extends Long-Term Illness And Injury Leave To 27 Weeks

With the new year comes new considerations for employers, particularly

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-01-23T08:27:08-08:00January 23, 2026|Accessibility, Accommodation, Alberta, Articles, Attendance & Absenteeism, Change Management, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Conflict & Dispute Resolution, Constructive Dismissal, Contributor, Discipline, Employee Relations, Employment Benefits, Employment Contracts, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Health & Safety, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Labour Relations, Labour Standards, Leaves of Absence, Mental Health, Organizational Development, Remote & Flexible Workplaces, Retention, Team Building, Termination, Wellness, Work-Life Balance|Comments Off

Employment & Labour – Top Ten Decisions Of 2025
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Employment & Labour – Top Ten Decisions Of 2025

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Employment & Labour – Top Ten Decisions Of 2025

This year has introduced important changes across the employment and

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-01-23T08:24:53-08:00January 23, 2026|Accessibility, Accommodation, Alberta, Anti-Harassment & Bullying, Articles, Background Checking, British Columbia, Change Management, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Compensation, Compensation & Benefits, Conflict & Dispute Resolution, Constructive Dismissal, Contributor, Discipline, Discrimination, Employee Relations, Employment Benefits, Employment Contracts, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Federal, Health & Safety, Hiring & Recruiting, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Immigration & Citizenship, Labour Relations, Labour Standards, Leaves of Absence, Manitoba, Mental Health, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Organizational Development, Performance Reviews, Prince Edward Island, PROVINCES, Québec, Remote & Flexible Workplaces, Retention, Saskatchewan, Talent Management & Engagement, Team Building, Termination, Training, Onboarding & Orientation, Travel, Wellness, Work-Life Balance, Workers' Compensation, Workplace Stress, Yukon|Comments Off

Year In Review 2025: Canadian Digital Policy
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Year In Review 2025: Canadian Digital Policy

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Year In Review 2025: Canadian Digital Policy

Canada's digital policy agenda was reshaped in 2025 as elections,

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-01-13T13:17:19-08:00January 13, 2026|Accessibility, Accommodation, Alberta, Articles, Background Checking, British Columbia, Change Management, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Compensation, Compensation & Benefits, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Confidentiality & Proprietary Information, Conflict & Dispute Resolution, Constructive Dismissal, Contributor, Discipline, Discrimination, Employee Relations, Employment Benefits, Employment Contracts, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Federal, Health & Safety, Hiring & Recruiting, Hours of Work, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Immigration & Citizenship, Information Security, Labour Relations, Labour Standards, Manitoba, Mental Health, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Off-Duty Conduct, Ontario, Organizational Development, Overtime, Payroll, Performance Reviews, Prince Edward Island, Privacy, PROVINCES, Québec, Remote & Flexible Workplaces, Retention, Retirement, Saskatchewan, Talent Management & Engagement, Team Building, Termination, Training, Onboarding & Orientation, Wellness, Work Refusals, Work-Life Balance, Workers' Compensation, Workplace Stress, Workplace Violence, Yukon|0 Comments

Employment Law Changes Are Here: Is Your Workplace Ready For 2026?
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Employment Law Changes Are Here: Is Your Workplace Ready For 2026?

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Employment Law Changes Are Here: Is Your Workplace Ready For 2026?

A new year brings fresh plans, renewed energy, and big

Ontario Job Posting Rules Take Effect On January 1, 2026
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Ontario Job Posting Rules Take Effect On January 1, 2026

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Ontario Job Posting Rules Take Effect On January 1, 2026

As previously noted in our legislative update earlier this year, significant changes

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