Labour Relations

Temporary Layoffs, Terminations & Your Liability Risks

Workforce reductions aren’t just heartbreaking but expensive. The silver lining

Labour Relations – Frequently Asked Questions

Lately, HR Insider has been asked many questions regarding labour

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Secret Recordings In The Workplace Can Lead To Dismissal

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

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 [...]

Could Your Employment Agreements Be Putting You at Risk? – March 24, 2026

Date: March 24, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (PDT)
Speakers: Josh Cummings and Miriam Anbar

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 [...]

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 [...]

Domestic Violence at Work: A Policy Refresh for HR Leaders

Domestic violence (or, intimate partner violence) doesn't always stay at home. It can show up at [...]

Employment Standards vs. Collective Agreements – Ask The Expert

Employment standards legislation across Canada is designed to establish minimum workplace rights.

Isolating Harassment Victims to Prevent Reprisal May Actually Be Reprisal: Glenn Commandments

There’s a fine line between protecting and punishing employees who complain of harassment.

HR Policies That You Must Revise In 2026 Checklist

While laws change every year, 2026 was an unusually busy year with significant new employment laws [...]

​The Top 12 HR Compliance Cases of 2025 ​

Courts handed down key rulings on gig workers, telecommuting rights, drug testing, and artificial [...]

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