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What is Ergonomics and Human Factors?

Ergonomics and Human Factors are the scientific disciplines concerned with

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Lump Sum or Salary Continuance – Who Decides How Termination Payments Are Structured?

Employees typically want all their termination payments in one upfront lump sum.

Secret Recordings In The Workplace Can Lead To Dismissal

The British Columbia Court of Appeal decision Shalagin v. Mercer Celgar Limited Partnership, 2023 [...]

Workplace Relationships: Balancing Boundaries and Policy

Workplace relationships happen. People build connections at work. Some of those connections become [...]

In Search Of Clarity In Matters Of Psychological Workplace Injuries

Far from clearing, the fog only thickens when it comes to the recognition of a psychological work [...]

Workplace Culture As An Excuse: Can A “Racist Culture” Be A Mitigating Factor?

A recent Alberta arbitration decision puts renewed focus on a familiar argument in workplace [...]

Pensions And Benefits: Recent Policy And Case Law

Legislative and regulatory initiatives are reshaping the landscape for pension plans and employee [...]

Can I Still Claim Constructive Dismissal If I Was Moved To An Easier Role?

Cynthia Lazar answers labour & employment questions in The Globe and Mail. THE QUESTION I was [...]

British Columbia To Eliminate Sick Notes For Short-Term Absences: What Employers Need To Know

Effective this fall, Bill 11 will amend the Employment Standards Act to remove the requirement for [...]

Ontario Job Postings In 2026: Salary Ranges, “Is This Role Actually Open?”, And AI Screening Disclosures

Scrolling job boards in 2026 can feel like decoding a new kind of fine print. Some postings are [...]

Sexual Assault After A Company Social Event: What Are The Employer’s Obligations?

At the beginning of the year, the Administrative Labour Tribunal (the "ALT") handed down a landmark [...]

The Ban on Replacement Workers and What It Means for HR in Federally Regulated Sectors

Learn how HR leaders in transit, telecommunications, and banking must rethink bargaining strategy [...]

Rise of the Contract Workforce

Learn how HR must manage cross-provincial compliance, safety, and workers’ compensation risks when [...]

Pay Equity Audits Before Spring Budget Season

Learn why HR should conduct pay equity audits before budget season and how early insight supports [...]

Building A Culture of Appreciation Through Effective Recognition Programs

Learn how HR can design effective recognition programs that reinforce values, support performance [...]

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