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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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Preparing for Fall Recruiting Season

Fall is one of the busiest recruiting periods of the year. Organizations may be replacing employees [...]

Managing Remote Team Accountability Without Turning Trust Into Surveillance

Accountability is not the same as visibility Remote and hybrid work have moved from emergency [...]

Glenn Commandments: How New Bill C-35 Forced Labour Import Ban Will Affect HR Directors

The terms “forced labour” and “supply chain” may become a more important part of HR directors’ [...]

Showing How the HR Program Directly Increases Profitability

Is your CFO one of those executives who perceives HR as a cost centre with no direct connection to [...]

“At Any Time” In Employment Termination Clauses

In the companion appeal decision Baker v. Van Dolder’s Home Team Inc., 2026 ONCA 568, the Ontario [...]

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