Haley O'Halloran, Author at HR Insider

Ontario Pay Equity Checklist

The Ontario Pay Equity Act requires all public sector employers and

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Pay Equity Compliance Checklist Tool
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Pay Equity Compliance Checklist Tool

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Pay Equity Compliance Checklist Tool

The federal government, Ontario, and Québec have adopted pay equity

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Federally Regulated Employers: Time To Review Employment Agreements After Ontario Court Strikes Down Termination Clause
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Federally Regulated Employers: Time To Review Employment Agreements After Ontario Court Strikes Down Termination Clause

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Federally Regulated Employers: Time To Review Employment Agreements After Ontario Court Strikes Down Termination Clause

As we approach the end of the first quarter of

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Hiring Transparency, Faster Mobility, Tougher Termination Clauses: Ontario’s 2026 Employment Landscape
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Hiring Transparency, Faster Mobility, Tougher Termination Clauses: Ontario’s 2026 Employment Landscape

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Hiring Transparency, Faster Mobility, Tougher Termination Clauses: Ontario’s 2026 Employment Landscape

Effective January 1, 2026, Ontario introduced new standards that change

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-03-31T08:46:13-07:00March 31, 2026|Accessibility, Accommodation, Articles, Background Checking, Change Management, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Compensation, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Confidentiality & Proprietary Information, Conflict & Dispute Resolution, Constructive Dismissal, Contributor, Discipline, Employment Benefits, Employment Contracts, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Hiring & Recruiting, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Immigration & Citizenship, Information Security, Labour Relations, Labour Standards, Ontario, Organizational Development, Privacy, PROVINCES, Retention, Talent Management & Engagement, Team Building, Termination, Training, Onboarding & Orientation|Comments Off

The Tumbler Ridge Tragedy: Is AI Above The Law?

Listen here What happens when a technology designed to serve

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-03-24T08:59:50-07:00March 24, 2026|Alberta, Articles, British Columbia, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Confidentiality & Proprietary Information, Contributor, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Federal, Information Security, Manitoba, Mental Health, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Privacy, PROVINCES, Québec, Saskatchewan, Yukon|Comments Off

How Much Compensation Can I Get For A Wrongful Death Claim In Ontario?

When a loved one is killed because of someone else's

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-03-19T08:11:08-07:00March 19, 2026|Accessibility, Accommodation, Articles, Communications, Compensation, Contributor, Discipline, Employment Contracts, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Labour Relations, Labour Standards, Ontario, Organizational Development, Retention, Team Building, Termination, Workers' Compensation, Workplace Stress, Workplace Violence|Comments Off

Canada Labour Code: New Equal Treatment Wage Obligations On The Horizon
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Canada Labour Code: New Equal Treatment Wage Obligations On The Horizon

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Canada Labour Code: New Equal Treatment Wage Obligations On The Horizon

The federal government is introducing a new equal wages framework under the Canada

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-03-17T08:38:42-07:00March 17, 2026|Alberta, Articles, Background Checking, British Columbia, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Compensation, Compensation & Benefits, Contributor, Discipline, Employment Benefits, Employment Contracts, Federal, Hiring & Recruiting, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Labour Standards, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Organizational Development, Prince Edward Island, PROVINCES, Québec, Retention, Saskatchewan, Team Building, Training, Onboarding & Orientation, Workers' Compensation, Yukon|Comments Off

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

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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?

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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