A New Legislative Framework For Managers?
March 3, 2022 — The Court of Appeal recently ruled on an issue that had been causing a clash of long-established principles in labour relations in Quebec: the exclusion of managers […]
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Ontario, Canada Court Of Appeal Upholds 26-Month Reasonable Notice Period Due To Exceptional Circumstances
In Currie v. Nylene Canada Inc., 2022 ONCA 209, the Ontario Court of Appeal (OCA) dismissed the employer's appeal of a lower court decision in which the trial judge held "exceptional circumstances" existed […]
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Succession Planning & Leadership Transition Policy
Change in leadership is an unavoidable fact of life for all organizations. The key to ensuring a smooth transition with minimal disruption to business operations and values is to establish […]
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Canadian Corporate Immigration: Understanding and Navigating the System
Recorded Date: November 10, 2021 Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM PST Speaker: Benjamin Kranc Recording: To access the recording of this webinar, please go here. Corporate Immigration is an intricate and sometimes confusing system. […]
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COVID-19 Labour Relations and Safety Litigation
Date: Aug 18, 2021 Time: 9:00-10:30AM PDT Speaker: Norm Keith, B.A., J.D., LLM, CRSP Register Here with discount code "HRIVIP21" to attend for free There have been hundreds of cases litigated and precedence has […]
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Suggestion Program Policy
POLICY (a) official recognition of suggestion made by employees that will improve [COMPANY]’s performance is encapsulated in the [COMPANY]’s Suggestion Program. In the [COMPANY’s] sole discretion, suggestion which result in […]
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HR Happy Hour 170 – Driving Performance with Technology
HR Happy Hour 170 - Driving Performance with Technology Recorded Thursday August 15, 2013 This week on the HR Happy Hour Show, Steve Boese sat down with Tom Porter, Director of Human Resources and Administration, Kawasaki […]
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What are the Three Most Important Factors in Determining Accommodation in the Workplace is Required?
What are the Three Most Important Factors in Determining Accommodation in the Workplace is Required? Qualified employees; assistance; disability. Reasonable accommodation; disability; changes. Disability; reasonable accommodation; undue hardship. Disability; reasonable […]
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Coronavirus Game Plan Report
The economic and health effects of the Coronavirus pandemic are impacting all types of businesses, and the end may be months away. There is no certainty what the overall landscape […]
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Drugs in the Workplace – Special Report
Drug and alcohol testing has become one of the most contentious contemporary issues in Canadian labour and employment law. Everyone understands that the use of alcohol and certain drugs can […]
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10 Critical Canadian HR Policies
According to an HR Insider survey, less than 20% of HR managers are confident that their employment policies are compliant with provincial legislation. The main reason HR Managers cite their […]
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Ultimate Buyer’s Guide to Integrated Talent Management
Today, most HR professionals recognize that talent management can impact business results significantly. Unfortunately, they find it difficult to communicate that value to upper management, who often express doubt about the strategic value […]
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The Definitive Guide To Workforce Analytics
The knowledge economy, more than ever, has made an organization’s people its most important asset and one of its greatest investments. According to a survey conducted by the Society of Human […]
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Taking Measure of Talent
As business models change, the pressure to leverage the true value of human capital and better understand talent management grows.
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Pay Equity Information Guide
1. Background to Pay Equity Legislative Mandate As a federally-regulated employer, you have a legal obligation to ensure male and female employees of your establishment are being paid equally for work of […]
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Exit Interviewing: What Needs to Change
As managers and leaders our success is a direct reflection of the success of our people. We are responsible to hire, coach and performance manage people who will succeed in […]
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Suggestion Program Policy
Official recognition of suggestion made by employees that will improve [COMPANY]’s performance is encapsulated in the [COMPANY]’s Suggestion Program. In the [COMPANY’s] sole discretion, suggestion which result in positive savings […]
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CoVID-19: Start Thinking Now About What Comes Next
COVID-19 has upended the world of work. Organizations are struggling to stay afloat and see their way through. And yet, they know they need to be talking about and planning […]
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Women in Technology – The Importance of Female Leaders
By: Elaine Palome, SHRM-SCP, MS - Director of Human Resources, Axis Communications, Americas While women continue to make a noticeable impact in the technology sector, they still face barriers fully breaking […]
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The Future of Ergonomics
Date: April 8, 2020 Presenter: Rachell Mitchell, MSc Human Factors, RKin, CCPE Download the Slides Below Extra Resources: Working from Home in the Face of a Pandemic: Applying Ergonomics Principles About the Webinar The Future of Ergonomics – […]
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Role of HR Director in Business Continuity Planning
The victims of chemical spills, explosions, machine accidents and other workplace safety incidents often include not only a company's staff but its operations. The company may need to close down […]
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10 Steps to Pandemic Preparedness
Coronavirus represents the third pandemic threat posed to Canada in the past few years. In 2007, it was avian influenza; in 2010, it was H1N1. It has now become incumbent […]
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Coronavirus Outbreak: What Canadian Employers Can Do
As most already know, 2020 began with a global health outbreak: the coronavirus, or in medical terms, "2019-nCoV." Although the government of Canada has indicated the risk of further spread […]
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A Review of the Labour and Employment Year in Atlantic Canada: Part 1
The first part of this two-part review of the labour and employment year in Atlantic Canada covers developments in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Introduction 2019 saw a number of changes to the […]
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Igniting a Dialog About Diversity and Inclusion in the Security Industry
By: Elaine Palome, SHRM-SCP, MS - Director of Human Resources, Axis Communications, Americas Diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the security industry is an evolving topic. A natural part of our corporate […]
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Coronavirus: Information Bulletin for Employers
As of today's date, January 28, 2020, more than 100 people have died from the Wuhan coronavirus – a novel (new) coronavirus – and more than 4,500 others have been […]
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The 8 Most Important HR Compliance Cases of 2019
1. Ontario High Court Says There's No Tort for Workplace Harassment Employers dodged a liability bullet in March when the Ontario Court of Appeal reversed a lower court ordering management to […]
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Conflicts Between Management and Employee Rights and Expression on Social Media
Date: February 20th, 2019 Speaker: Charif El-Khouri Often lauded as an agent of change and empowerment, social media is now being increasingly viewed as a mechanism for surveillance and control. For example, social media empowered […]
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Machine Learning and Algorithms in the Workplace
Speaker: Laura Freitag Date: April 3rd, 2019 Machine learning and algorithms have the potential to fundamentally change the way workplaces function. These technologies are already impacting workplaces in ways that are visible […]
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How To Use Positive Discipline Within The Workplace
Date: March 28, 2018 Speaker: Alka Ramchandani Employers are highly scrutinized for all adverse employment actions, whether it be a demotion, change in title, suspension or termination. Many employers often refrain from […]
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