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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Are Corporate Directors Liable for Company’s Payroll Debts After They Resign?

Many provinces make corporate directors personally liable for the company’s payroll and other debts [...]

The 10 Most Important New HR Laws of 2026 & What to Do About Them

Part of your job as HR director is to brief your CEO and other executive officers about the new [...]

Pay Equity Reporting at Mid-Year and Why Canadian HR Can’t Wait Until the Deadline

Pay Equity Reporting Is Not a Deadline Problem Mid-year is when pay equity compliance either [...]

Promoting Technical Experts Into Management Is Breaking Teams and How HR Can Build the Next Generation of Leaders

The First Promotion Is Often the Biggest Leadership Risk Canadian employers have a familiar [...]

Top 5 HR Cases of July 2026

One of the primary functions of HR directors is to keep CEOs and corporate leaders apprised of new [...]

HR Insider New Laws and Trends – July 2026

HR Updates: Laws, Trends & InsightsStay informed on regulatory changes, compliance [...]

Can You Terminate An Employee Who Is On A Leave?

Terminating an employee almost always comes with risks for employers to consider. These risks may [...]

Overtime Compliance: Managing the Summer Workload Surge

For many organizations, summer is anything but a slow season. Construction projects accelerate [...]

Handling Harassment Complaints During Busy Seasons

Peak operating periods place tremendous pressure on organizations. Whether it is summer [...]

DEI in Action: Inclusive Holiday and Event Planning

Summer and the back-to-school season are often filled with opportunities for workplace celebrations [...]

Managing Political Discussions in the Workplace

Political discussions have always found their way into workplaces, but today's highly connected [...]

HR Compliance Priorities for June 2026: Key Legal Developments Employers Cannot Ignore

Listen to this article Canadian employers face an increasingly complex compliance landscape shaped [...]

A Recent Arbitration Decision Confirms That Gossip By Management Can Lead To Employer Liability

It is well established in Ontario law that an employer may face liability for fostering a toxic [...]

Québec Announces New Regulation On Preventing Sexual Violence At Work

The Québec government recently1 approved a new Regulation respecting the measures to prevent or put [...]

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