Haley O'Halloran, Author at HR Insider

International Remote Workers And The ESA: Key OLRB Ruling Explained
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International Remote Workers And The ESA: Key OLRB Ruling Explained

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International Remote Workers And The ESA: Key OLRB Ruling Explained

On March 28, 2025, the Ontario Labour Relations Board (the

Workplace Harassment: The Employer’s Responsibility In The Modern World
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Workplace Harassment: The Employer’s Responsibility In The Modern World

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Workplace Harassment: The Employer’s Responsibility In The Modern World

In the recent decision Metrolinx v Amalgamated Transit Union, Local

“Canadianizing” Employment Agreements And Challenges To Mitigation
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“Canadianizing” Employment Agreements And Challenges To Mitigation

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“Canadianizing” Employment Agreements And Challenges To Mitigation

Background In the recent case of Boyle v. Salesforce.com, 2025

Group Termination: Are There Any Changes In Store For Employers Under Federal Jurisdiction?
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Group Termination: Are There Any Changes In Store For Employers Under Federal Jurisdiction?

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Group Termination: Are There Any Changes In Store For Employers Under Federal Jurisdiction?

The current economic climate is forcing many employers to reassess

Unlimited Vacation: Dream or Drama?
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Unlimited Vacation: Dream or Drama?

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Unlimited Vacation: Dream or Drama?

Unlimited Vacation sounds great in theory – employees take time

Canada Increases Wage Threshold Under The Temporary Foreign Worker Program
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Canada Increases Wage Threshold Under The Temporary Foreign Worker Program

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Canada Increases Wage Threshold Under The Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has announced an increase

Off-Duty Sexual Harassment May Still Trigger A Duty To Investigate
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Off-Duty Sexual Harassment May Still Trigger A Duty To Investigate

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Off-Duty Sexual Harassment May Still Trigger A Duty To Investigate

In a significant decision for employers, the Ontario Court of

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Employment & Labour: Mid-Year Review
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Employment & Labour: Mid-Year Review

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Employment & Labour: Mid-Year Review

As we approach the second half of 2025, the pace

Important Changes To Workplace Laws Impacting Ontario Employers

By now, Ontario employers should be familiar with the Working for

Long-Term Illness Leave Now In Effect For Ontario Employees

On June 19, 2025, a new leave of absence benefit

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Turned Away For Being Trans: What The Bar Lucky 7 Case Tells Us About Workplace Discrimination
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Turned Away For Being Trans: What The Bar Lucky 7 Case Tells Us About Workplace Discrimination

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Turned Away For Being Trans: What The Bar Lucky 7 Case Tells Us About Workplace Discrimination

Trans rights are facing alarming setbacks around the world. In

Don’t Use Severance As Leverage: Courts Are Not Impressed
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Don’t Use Severance As Leverage: Courts Are Not Impressed

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Don’t Use Severance As Leverage: Courts Are Not Impressed

The Ontario Superior Court recently reminded employers that employment agreements

Terminating A Remote Employee
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Terminating A Remote Employee

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Terminating A Remote Employee

Remote work is here to stay, creating complexity when it's

The Top 5 Outdated HR Policies That May Need A 2025 Refresh
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The Top 5 Outdated HR Policies That May Need A 2025 Refresh

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The Top 5 Outdated HR Policies That May Need A 2025 Refresh

The world of work has evolved rapidly in the last

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