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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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 [...]

Employment Agreement Pitfalls | Let’s Go Beyond The Termination Clause

Most employers are acutely aware that termination clauses need to be reviewed and revised often to [...]

Pay Equity Audits for Smaller Canadian Employers Before Disclosure Rules Catch Up

Smaller Employers Should Not Wait Until Disclosure Rules Apply Pay equity audits are often treated [...]

How to Conduct a Mid-Year Benefits Utilization Review Before Costs and Employee Needs Drift Too Far

A benefits review should be a decision meeting Many HR teams receive a benefits utilization report [...]

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 – August 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 [...]

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