About Haley O'Halloran

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

Promoting Technical Experts Into Management Is Breaking Teams and How HR Can Build the Next Generation of Leaders

The First Promotion Is Often the Biggest Leadership Risk Canadian

By |2026-07-28T10:16:16-07:00July 28, 2026|Accessibility, Accommodation, Articles, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Discipline, Federal, Health & Safety, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Labour Relations, Labour Standards, Organizational Development, Retention, Team Building, Termination|Comments Off on Promoting Technical Experts Into Management Is Breaking Teams and How HR Can Build the Next Generation of Leaders
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How to Revamp Legacy HR Policies Before They Become Compliance Risk

Legacy Policies Create False Confidence Every HR team has seen

By |2026-07-28T10:05:27-07:00July 28, 2026|Articles, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Confidentiality & Proprietary Information, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Federal, Information Security, Privacy|Comments Off on How to Revamp Legacy HR Policies Before They Become Compliance Risk
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Is Your “Business Visitor” Really a Foreign Employee Who Needs a Work Permit?

Under immigration law, foreign nationals must obtain authorization before working

By |2026-07-28T09:58:51-07:00July 28, 2026|Checklists, Communications, Employment Benefits, Employment Contracts, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Federal, Hours of Work, HR Leadership, Labour Standards, Leaves of Absence, Off-Duty Conduct, Remote & Flexible Workplaces, Statutory Holidays, Travel, Vacations, Wellness, Work Refusals, Work-Life Balance|Comments Off on Is Your “Business Visitor” Really a Foreign Employee Who Needs a Work Permit?
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Top 5 HR Cases of July 2026

One of the primary functions of HR directors is to

By |2026-07-28T08:51:19-07:00July 28, 2026|Alberta, Anti-Harassment & Bullying, British Columbia, Cases & Compliance Alerts, Change Management, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Conflict & Dispute Resolution, Discipline, Drugs & Alcohol, Employment Benefits, Employment Contracts, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Federal, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Labour Relations, Labour Standards, Manitoba, Mental Health, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Organizational Development, Prince Edward Island, PROVINCES, Québec, Retention, Saskatchewan, Team Building, Termination, Wellness, Workplace Stress, Workplace Violence, Yukon|Comments Off on Top 5 HR Cases of July 2026
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HR Insider New Laws and Trends – August 2026

HR Updates: Laws, Trends &

By |2026-08-20T09:39:35-07:00July 27, 2026|Alberta, Background Checking, British Columbia, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Compensation, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Confidentiality & Proprietary Information, Conflict & Dispute Resolution, Discrimination, Drugs & Alcohol, Employment Benefits, Employment Contracts, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Federal, HR Leadership, Information Security, Insolence/ Insubordination, Labour Relations, Labour Standards, Laws & Legislation, Leaves of Absence, Manitoba, Mental Health, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Off-Duty Conduct, Ontario, Payroll, Prince Edward Island, Privacy, Productivity, PROVINCES, Québec, Saskatchewan, Talent Management & Engagement, Team Building, Termination, Wellness, Work-Life Balance, Yukon|Comments Off on HR Insider New Laws and Trends – August 2026
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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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