Haley O'Halloran, Author at HR Insider

Workplace Investigations In Alberta – When & How To Conduct

Employers in Alberta are not legally required to conduct investigations

What Employers Should Know About Recent Changes To Student Work Visas In Canada
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What Employers Should Know About Recent Changes To Student Work Visas In Canada

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What Employers Should Know About Recent Changes To Student Work Visas In Canada

On April 29, 2024, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced that

By Haley O'Halloran|2025-01-29T13:50:06-08:00June 24, 2024|Articles, Contributor, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Federal, Hiring & Recruiting, Immigration & Citizenship, Labour Relations, Labour Standards|0 Comments

Understanding Eligibility For Short-Term Disability Benefits In Ontario
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Understanding Eligibility For Short-Term Disability Benefits In Ontario

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Understanding Eligibility For Short-Term Disability Benefits In Ontario

If you're facing a temporary health issue in Ontario, knowing

By Haley O'Halloran|2025-01-29T13:50:28-08:00June 24, 2024|Accessibility, Accommodation, Articles, Attendance & Absenteeism, Contributor, Employment Benefits, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Health & Safety, Leaves of Absence, Mental Health, Ontario, Wellness|0 Comments

The Government Of Canada’s Announced Changes To Study Permits: What Incoming International Students Should Expect
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The Government Of Canada’s Announced Changes To Study Permits: What Incoming International Students Should Expect

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The Government Of Canada’s Announced Changes To Study Permits: What Incoming International Students Should Expect

This article is a follow-up to our previous article Government of

By Haley O'Halloran|2025-01-29T13:58:48-08:00June 24, 2024|Articles, Contributor, Federal, Immigration & Citizenship|0 Comments

Ontario Government Announces Changes To Requirement For Medical Notes Under The Employment Standards Act, 2000
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Ontario Government Announces Changes To Requirement For Medical Notes Under The Employment Standards Act, 2000

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Ontario Government Announces Changes To Requirement For Medical Notes Under The Employment Standards Act, 2000

The Ontario government announced that it will be introducing legislation to amend

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Ontario Court Of Appeal Finds Plaintiff Did Not Fail To Mitigate, Upholds $50,000 Aggravated Damages Award For Manner Of Dismissal
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Ontario Court Of Appeal Finds Plaintiff Did Not Fail To Mitigate, Upholds $50,000 Aggravated Damages Award For Manner Of Dismissal

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Ontario Court Of Appeal Finds Plaintiff Did Not Fail To Mitigate, Upholds $50,000 Aggravated Damages Award For Manner Of Dismissal

A recent Court of Appeal decision provides an illustration of

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Ontario Considering 27-Week Personal Illness Leave
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Ontario Considering 27-Week Personal Illness Leave

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Ontario Considering 27-Week Personal Illness Leave

The Ontario government is conducting a consultation on amending the Employment Standards Act,

By Haley O'Halloran|2025-01-29T14:00:35-08:00June 24, 2024|Articles, Contributor, Leaves of Absence, Mental Health, Ontario, Wellness|0 Comments

Let’s Revisit: Resignation And Abandonment Of Employment
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Let’s Revisit: Resignation And Abandonment Of Employment

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Let’s Revisit: Resignation And Abandonment Of Employment

A recent decision from the Alberta Court of King's Bench1 examined

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Insurance Already? But I Just Got ID’d
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Insurance Already? But I Just Got ID’d

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Insurance Already? But I Just Got ID’d

We know what you're thinking: I've just started figuring out my

By Haley O'Halloran|2024-06-24T07:22:56-07:00June 24, 2024|Articles, Ask The Expert, Compensation, Compensation & Benefits, Contributor, Employment Benefits, Federal, Payroll, Retirement, Work-Life Balance|0 Comments

Employment Law Tracker – April 2024
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Employment Law Tracker – April 2024

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Employment Law Tracker – April 2024

Canada: Key Issues The federal Pay Equity Act, which came

Dismissing An Employee For Cause
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Dismissing An Employee For Cause

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Dismissing An Employee For Cause

What you need to know Dismissing an employee for cause

By Haley O'Halloran|2025-01-29T14:01:31-08:00June 24, 2024|Articles, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Compensation & Benefits, Constructive Dismissal, Contributor, Federal, Labour Standards, Termination|0 Comments

Court Upheld Municipality’s Refusal To Disclose Investigation Report
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Court Upheld Municipality’s Refusal To Disclose Investigation Report

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Court Upheld Municipality’s Refusal To Disclose Investigation Report

A recent decision out of the Court of King's Bench

By Haley O'Halloran|2025-01-29T14:01:55-08:00June 24, 2024|Accessibility, Articles, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Company Culture, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Confidentiality & Proprietary Information, Contributor, Harassment, Information Security, New Brunswick, Privacy, Retention, Sexual Harassment|0 Comments

Budget 2024: Work-Life Balance, Gig Workers, Employment Equity, Forced Labour And Replacement Workers
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Budget 2024: Work-Life Balance, Gig Workers, Employment Equity, Forced Labour And Replacement Workers

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Budget 2024: Work-Life Balance, Gig Workers, Employment Equity, Forced Labour And Replacement Workers

The 2024 Federal Budget ("Budget 2024") proposes several changes to federal employment

Amendments To Ontario’s Licensing Regime For Recruiters And Temporary Help Agencies
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Amendments To Ontario’s Licensing Regime For Recruiters And Temporary Help Agencies

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Amendments To Ontario’s Licensing Regime For Recruiters And Temporary Help Agencies

On April 29, 2024, O. Reg 182/24 came into force amending Ontario's

By Haley O'Halloran|2025-01-29T14:09:10-08:00June 24, 2024|Background Checking, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Constructive Dismissal, Contributor, Employment Contracts, Hiring & Recruiting, Immigration & Citizenship, Ontario, Retention|0 Comments

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