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Classifying “Independent Contractors” & “Employees”—It’s About Jobs, Not Titles

Misclassifying employees as independent contractors—and vice versa—can get you into serious trouble [...]

Stelco Layoffs: Protect Canadian Steel Workers from US Tariffs

As the threat of tariffs materialize across sectors that share cross-border value, workers are [...]

Succession Planning Risk Assessment

Succession planning is most effective when it identifies where the company is actually exposed [...]

10 Things Companies Can Do to Protect Employees Against Identity Theft

The threat of identity theft isn’t limited to consumers. The sensitive personal information that [...]

How to Make the Business Case for “Psychological Safety”

Sadly, it often takes tragedy to recognize and resolve to fix the flaws in our safety laws. One of [...]

8 Things HR Directors Can Do to Help Their Company Survive U.S. Tariffs

The U.S.-Canada trade war is on. In September 2026, the U.S. imposed a 50% tariff on $27.6 billion [...]

Top 5 HR Cases of September 2026

Here are the five most significant HR cases that came down in Canada last month. 1. Just Because [...]

How Far Must Return to Work Programs Go to “Accommodate” Injured Employees?

Companies are legally required to make reasonable efforts to accommodate employees who want to [...]

Glenn Commandments: Unenforceable Notice Limits Don’t Invalidate Temporary Layoffs Clause

Firing employees can cost companies a fortune, especially when termination is without cause. In [...]

How to Avoid Payroll Pitfalls When Making Subsequent Payments to Ex-Employees

Companies don’t pay just employees who work for them now; sometimes they also cut cheques for [...]

Who Gets the Next Leadership Opportunity?

Most Q4 diversity equity and inclusion plans begin with a representation number. The organization [...]

The Salary Range Credibility Test

A Canadian employer posts a manager role at $88,000 to $108,000. Within hours, an experienced [...]

When a Supplier Changes After Contract Signature

A supplier passes due diligence, signs the code of conduct and completes the first audit. Six [...]

Managing Intergenerational Conflict in Teams

Today’s workplaces can include employees from several generations working side by side, sometimes [...]

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