Labour Relations

Temporary Layoffs, Terminations & Your Liability Risks

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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 [...]

Onboarding New Graduates: Gen Z Workforce Integration

As organizations continue to welcome new graduates into the workforce, HR directors and workplace [...]

Retention Through Recognition: Summer Morale Boosters

Employee retention is not only driven by compensation, benefits, or career advancement. Often [...]

Essential Services And Labour Disputes: Key Considerations For Manitoba Municipalities

Manitoba Labour Relations amendments introduce significant changes for municipal employers [...]

No Worker Left Behind: Human Rights Risks In Fast Moving Corporate Transactions

Overview This case arises from a common business scenario — a fast‑moving asset purchase deal — but [...]

Building Trust Through Transparent Communication When Employees Don’t Believe the Message Anymore

Most employees have sat through a workplace message they didn’t believe. A leader says the [...]

HR Metrics Mid-Year Review and How Canadian Employers Can Adjust Before Problems Become Year-End Results

Don’t be like most organizations and review HR metrics too late. By the time the year-end report is [...]

From Listening to Action: Why Employee Engagement Surveys Fail When HR Doesn’t Close the Loop

Most employees have completed an engagement survey at some point in their career. They click [...]

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