Haley O'Halloran, Author at HR Insider

Friend Or Foe? Why And When To Choose Someone Outside Your Company To Investigate Workplace Misconduct

Being a good employer in Canada means doing more than

Is A Decision-Maker’s Use Of AI Unfair?
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Is A Decision-Maker’s Use Of AI Unfair?

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Is A Decision-Maker’s Use Of AI Unfair?

The Canadian administrative state is under strain. Across the country,

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Lessons From Coffee Pods: The Importance Of Accurate Reporting Under Canada’s New Anti-Slavery Law
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Lessons From Coffee Pods: The Importance Of Accurate Reporting Under Canada’s New Anti-Slavery Law

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Lessons From Coffee Pods: The Importance Of Accurate Reporting Under Canada’s New Anti-Slavery Law

Introduction As Canadian companies assess and carry out their compliance

Amendments To Ontario Laws Put A Clamp On Requesting Doctors’ Notes

The Working for Workers Five Act, 2024, proposes another wave of

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Working Remotely Full Time? What Province Are You In?

The emergence of remote work in recent years has led

By Haley O'Halloran|2025-01-29T10:05:12-08:00June 28, 2024|Articles, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Company Culture, Compensation, Compensation & Benefits, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Contributor, Employment Benefits, Employment Contracts, Federal, Hours of Work, Overtime, Payroll, Privacy, Work-Life Balance, Workers' Compensation|0 Comments

Union-Friendly Amendments To The Labour Relations Act – Part 2: Ban On Replacement Workers During A Strike Or Lockout
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Union-Friendly Amendments To The Labour Relations Act – Part 2: Ban On Replacement Workers During A Strike Or Lockout

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Union-Friendly Amendments To The Labour Relations Act – Part 2: Ban On Replacement Workers During A Strike Or Lockout

This article is part two of three on the proposed

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The Ontario Court Of Appeal Addresses Inability To Mitigate Due To Physical Incapacity And Aggravated Damages In The Manner Of Dismissal
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The Ontario Court Of Appeal Addresses Inability To Mitigate Due To Physical Incapacity And Aggravated Damages In The Manner Of Dismissal

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The Ontario Court Of Appeal Addresses Inability To Mitigate Due To Physical Incapacity And Aggravated Damages In The Manner Of Dismissal

Bottom Line The Court of Appeal recently confirmed that an

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That Wasn’t Me, That Was My Chatbot
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That Wasn’t Me, That Was My Chatbot

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That Wasn’t Me, That Was My Chatbot

A recent case serves as cautionary tale when using AI

By Haley O'Halloran|2024-06-28T12:43:41-07:00June 28, 2024|Articles, Cases & Compliance Alerts, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Confidentiality & Proprietary Information, Contributor, Federal, Information Security|0 Comments

Termination Of Employment Agreements: Careful Drafting
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Termination Of Employment Agreements: Careful Drafting

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Termination Of Employment Agreements: Careful Drafting

In labour law, termination of employment agreements generally give rise

By Haley O'Halloran|2025-01-29T10:06:19-08:00June 28, 2024|Articles, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Compensation, Compensation & Benefits, Constructive Dismissal, Contributor, Employee Relations, Employment Benefits, Employment Contracts, Federal, Hours of Work, Labour Standards, Termination|0 Comments

Temporary Immigration Measures Introduced For Individuals From Haiti
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Temporary Immigration Measures Introduced For Individuals From Haiti

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Temporary Immigration Measures Introduced For Individuals From Haiti

The government of Canada has announced new temporary immigration measures

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Student Violence May Form Basis For A Teacher’s Lawful Work Refusal
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Student Violence May Form Basis For A Teacher’s Lawful Work Refusal

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Student Violence May Form Basis For A Teacher’s Lawful Work Refusal

A recent Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) decision found that

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Recruiter And Temp Agency Update: Relief Is At Hand For Some; Just Not Everyone
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Recruiter And Temp Agency Update: Relief Is At Hand For Some; Just Not Everyone

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Recruiter And Temp Agency Update: Relief Is At Hand For Some; Just Not Everyone

As described in our last newsletter article on the subject (November, 2023),

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Overtime Pay: An Employment Class Action Authorized In Madden c. Nordia Inc.
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Overtime Pay: An Employment Class Action Authorized In Madden c. Nordia Inc.

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Overtime Pay: An Employment Class Action Authorized In Madden c. Nordia Inc.

On March 18, 2024, Superior Court Justice Lukasz Granosik authorized

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New Immigration Pilots For Rural And Francophone Minority Communities Forthcoming
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New Immigration Pilots For Rural And Francophone Minority Communities Forthcoming

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New Immigration Pilots For Rural And Francophone Minority Communities Forthcoming

Update May 22, 2024: IRCC has opened the Rural Community

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