About Haley O'Halloran

Haley O'Halloran is a writer and editor based in Ontario, Canada.

A Recent Arbitration Decision Confirms That Gossip By Management Can Lead To Employer Liability

It is well established in Ontario law that an employer

By |2026-06-23T08:08:13-07:00June 23, 2026|Anti-Harassment & Bullying, Articles, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Contributor, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Federal, Labour Relations, Workplace Stress|Comments Off on A Recent Arbitration Decision Confirms That Gossip By Management Can Lead To Employer Liability
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Québec Announces New Regulation On Preventing Sexual Violence At Work

The Québec government recently1 approved a new Regulation respecting the measures

By |2026-06-23T08:06:13-07:00June 23, 2026|Articles, Change Management, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Conflict & Dispute Resolution, Contributor, Discrimination, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Federal, Harassment, Labour Relations, Mental Health, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Stress, Workplace Violence|Comments Off on Québec Announces New Regulation On Preventing Sexual Violence At Work
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Onboarding New Graduates: Gen Z Workforce Integration

As organizations continue to welcome new graduates into the workforce,

By |2026-06-23T06:58:55-07:00June 23, 2026|Accessibility, Accommodation, Articles, Background Checking, Change Management, Communications, Conflict & Dispute Resolution, Constructive Dismissal, Discipline, Employee Relations, Federal, Hiring & Recruiting, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Labour Relations, Labour Standards, Organizational Development, Remote & Flexible Workplaces, Retention, Talent Management & Engagement, Team Building, Termination, Training, Onboarding & Orientation, Work-Life Balance|Comments Off on Onboarding New Graduates: Gen Z Workforce Integration
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Addressing Substance Use and Cannabis Policies in Summer Workplaces

Summer brings unique challenges for employers across Canada. Longer daylight

By |2026-06-23T06:56:41-07:00June 23, 2026|Articles, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Conflict & Dispute Resolution, Drugs & Alcohol, Federal, Off-Duty Conduct, Termination, Wellness|Comments Off on Addressing Substance Use and Cannabis Policies in Summer Workplaces
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Retention Through Recognition: Summer Morale Boosters

Employee retention is not only driven by compensation, benefits, or

By |2026-06-23T06:54:19-07:00June 23, 2026|Articles, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Compensation, Constructive Dismissal, Discipline, Employment Benefits, Employment Contracts, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Federal, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Labour Relations, Labour Standards, Organizational Development, Retention, Training, Onboarding & Orientation|Comments Off on Retention Through Recognition: Summer Morale Boosters
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Do Payroll Remittance Errors Justify Waiver of CRA Tax Penalties?

Threshold 2 employers that don’t remit payroll deductions to the

By |2026-06-22T11:42:31-07:00June 22, 2026|Articles, Employment Benefits, Employment Contracts, Federal, HR Leadership, Labour Standards, Organizational Development, Payroll, Retention, Workers' Compensation|Comments Off on Do Payroll Remittance Errors Justify Waiver of CRA Tax Penalties?
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Essential Services And Labour Disputes: Key Considerations For Manitoba Municipalities

Manitoba Labour Relations amendments introduce significant changes for municipal employers,

By |2026-06-09T07:03:12-07:00June 9, 2026|Articles, Change Management, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Contributor, Employment Contracts, Federal, Labour Relations, Labour Standards, Manitoba, Organizational Development, Retention, Team Building, Termination|Comments Off on Essential Services And Labour Disputes: Key Considerations For Manitoba Municipalities
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No Worker Left Behind: Human Rights Risks In Fast Moving Corporate Transactions

Overview This case arises from a common business scenario —

By |2026-06-09T06:46:24-07:00June 9, 2026|Accessibility, Accommodation, Anti-Harassment & Bullying, Articles, Attendance & Absenteeism, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Compensation, Contributor, Employment Benefits, Employment Contracts, Federal, Labour Relations, Labour Standards, Leaves of Absence, Ontario|Comments Off on No Worker Left Behind: Human Rights Risks In Fast Moving Corporate Transactions
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Ask The Expert – Access to Personnel Files

Employers are often asked whether employees have the right to

By |2026-06-04T10:13:17-07:00June 4, 2026|Ask The Expert, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Confidentiality & Proprietary Information, Discipline, Federal, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Information Security, Labour Standards, Ontario, Organizational Development, Privacy, Retention, Team Building, Termination|Comments Off on Ask The Expert – Access to Personnel Files
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Building Trust Through Transparent Communication When Employees Don’t Believe the Message Anymore

Most employees have sat through a workplace message they didn’t

By |2026-06-04T07:07:32-07:00June 4, 2026|Articles, Change Management, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Conflict & Dispute Resolution, Constructive Dismissal, Discipline, Federal, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Labour Relations, Labour Standards, Retention|Comments Off on Building Trust Through Transparent Communication When Employees Don’t Believe the Message Anymore
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HR Metrics Mid-Year Review and How Canadian Employers Can Adjust Before Problems Become Year-End Results

Don’t be like most organizations and review HR metrics too

By |2026-06-04T07:03:54-07:00June 4, 2026|Accessibility, Accommodation, Articles, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Confidentiality & Proprietary Information, Federal, Information Security, Labour Relations, Performance Reviews, Retention, Training, Onboarding & Orientation|Comments Off on HR Metrics Mid-Year Review and How Canadian Employers Can Adjust Before Problems Become Year-End Results
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Back-to-School Is a Retention Risk for Working Parents

Every year, the same workplace pressure arrives with surprising force.

By |2026-06-01T11:33:42-07:00June 1, 2026|Accessibility, Accommodation, Articles, Attendance & Absenteeism, Employment Benefits, Federal, Leaves of Absence, Off-Duty Conduct, Remote & Flexible Workplaces, Retention, Team Building, Termination, Work-Life Balance, Workplace Stress|Comments Off on Back-to-School Is a Retention Risk for Working Parents
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Destigmatizing Mental Health and Addiction at Work and What Canadian HR Must Do Beyond Awareness Campaigns

Many employers now talk openly about mental health. They mark

By |2026-06-01T11:29:59-07:00June 1, 2026|Accessibility, Accommodation, Articles, Communications, Drugs & Alcohol, Federal, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Labour Standards, Mental Health, Retention, Team Building, Termination, Wellness|Comments Off on Destigmatizing Mental Health and Addiction at Work and What Canadian HR Must Do Beyond Awareness Campaigns
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Family Status Accommodation and School Schedule Conflicts in Canadian Workplaces

School schedules rarely fit neatly into workplace schedules. A parent

By |2026-06-01T11:26:16-07:00June 1, 2026|Articles, Attendance & Absenteeism, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Employment Benefits, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Federal, Leaves of Absence, Remote & Flexible Workplaces, Work-Life Balance|Comments Off on Family Status Accommodation and School Schedule Conflicts in Canadian Workplaces
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