About Haley O'Halloran

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

Employers’ Right to Charge Employees for Mandatory Work Uniforms – Know The Laws Of Your Province

Many businesses require employees to wear uniforms or other

By |2026-07-23T08:02:22-07:00July 23, 2026|Alberta, British Columbia, Employee Relations, Federal, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Know the Laws, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Privacy, PROVINCES, Québec, Saskatchewan, Yukon|0 Comments
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Can You Terminate An Employee Who Is On A Leave?

Terminating an employee almost always comes with risks for employers

By |2026-07-16T12:23:50-07:00July 16, 2026|Articles, Change Management, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Conflict & Dispute Resolution, Constructive Dismissal, Contributor, Employment Benefits, Employment Contracts, Federal, Labour Relations, Leaves of Absence, Manitoba, Retention, Termination, Termination|Comments Off on Can You Terminate An Employee Who Is On A Leave?
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Overtime Compliance: Managing the Summer Workload Surge

For many organizations, summer is anything but a slow season.

By |2026-07-09T09:27:06-07:00July 9, 2026|Articles, Communications, Employment Contracts, Federal, Hours of Work, Labour Relations, Mental Health, Performance Reviews, Remote & Flexible Workplaces, Wellness, Workplace Stress|Comments Off on Overtime Compliance: Managing the Summer Workload Surge
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Handling Harassment Complaints During Busy Seasons

Peak operating periods place tremendous pressure on organizations. Whether it

By |2026-07-09T09:23:22-07:00July 9, 2026|Anti-Harassment & Bullying, Articles, Communications, Discipline, Discrimination, Federal, Harassment, Labour Relations, Mental Health, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Stress|Comments Off on Handling Harassment Complaints During Busy Seasons
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DEI in Action: Inclusive Holiday and Event Planning

Summer and the back-to-school season are often filled with opportunities

By |2026-07-09T09:19:30-07:00July 9, 2026|Accessibility, Accommodation, Anti-Harassment & Bullying, Articles, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Federal, Labour Relations|Comments Off on DEI in Action: Inclusive Holiday and Event Planning
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Encouraging Employee Volunteering and Community Involvement

Organizations today are increasingly recognizing that their impact extends beyond

By |2026-07-09T08:58:08-07:00July 9, 2026|Articles, Employment Benefits, Federal, Labour Standards, Retention, Team Building, Wellness|Comments Off on Encouraging Employee Volunteering and Community Involvement
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Managing Political Discussions in the Workplace

Political discussions have always found their way into workplaces, but

By |2026-07-09T08:08:27-07:00July 9, 2026|Anti-Harassment & Bullying, Articles, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Conflict & Dispute Resolution, Discipline, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Federal, HR Leadership, Labour Relations|Comments Off on Managing Political Discussions in the Workplace
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Ask The Expert – Vacation Carry-Over Policies in Ontario

A well-written vacation policy helps employers balance operational needs while

By |2026-07-02T09:20:29-07:00July 2, 2026|Ask The Expert, Attendance & Absenteeism, Compensation, Employment Benefits, Employment Contracts, Leaves of Absence, Ontario, Statutory Holidays, Vacations|Comments Off on Ask The Expert – Vacation Carry-Over Policies in Ontario
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5 Case Studies Show How Wellness Programs Save Companies Millions

Unlike Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) programs, wellness programs aren’t

By |2026-06-30T05:51:52-07:00June 30, 2026|Articles, Employment Benefits, Federal, Mental Health, Wellness, Workplace Stress|Comments Off on 5 Case Studies Show How Wellness Programs Save Companies Millions
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The Top 12 HR Compliance Cases of 2026—So Far

Although they include several high court rulings, including one from

By |2026-06-29T11:25:24-07:00June 29, 2026|Alberta, Anti-Harassment & Bullying, Background Checking, British Columbia, Cases & Compliance Alerts, Change Management, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Compensation, Conflict & Dispute Resolution, Discipline, Discrimination, Employment Benefits, Employment Contracts, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Federal, Harassment, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Immigration & Citizenship, Labour Standards, Leaves of Absence, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Organizational Development, Payroll, Prince Edward Island, PROVINCES, Québec, Retention, Saskatchewan, Sexual Harassment, Talent Management & Engagement, Team Building, Termination, Training, Onboarding & Orientation, Workplace Stress, Yukon|Comments Off on The Top 12 HR Compliance Cases of 2026—So Far
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Employee Vacation Scheduling: 9 Best Practices to Avoid Conflict & Coverage Gaps

Employee vacation scheduling is a perennial challenge for HR directors.

By |2026-06-24T08:18:51-07:00June 24, 2026|Articles, Employment Benefits, Employment Contracts, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Federal, Hours of Work, Overtime, Travel, Work-Life Balance|Comments Off on Employee Vacation Scheduling: 9 Best Practices to Avoid Conflict & Coverage Gaps
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HR Compliance Priorities for June 2026: Key Legal Developments Employers Cannot Ignore

Listen to this article Canadian employers face an

By |2026-06-25T10:06:29-07:00June 24, 2026|Accessibility, Accommodation, Alberta, Anti-Harassment & Bullying, British Columbia, Cases & Compliance Alerts, Change Management, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Conflict & Dispute Resolution, Discrimination, Employment Benefits, Employment Contracts, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Federal, HR Leadership, Labour Relations, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, PROVINCES, Québec, Saskatchewan, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Stress, Workplace Violence, Yukon|Comments Off on HR Compliance Priorities for June 2026: Key Legal Developments Employers Cannot Ignore
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Legal Restrictions on Employing Young Workers – Know The Laws Of Your Province

Companies that hire or allow students and other young

By |2026-06-24T08:14:43-07:00June 24, 2026|Alberta, British Columbia, Employee Relations, Federal, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Know the Laws, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Privacy, PROVINCES, Québec, Saskatchewan, Yukon|0 Comments
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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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