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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 [...]

In Search Of Clarity In Matters Of Psychological Workplace Injuries

Far from clearing, the fog only thickens when it comes to the recognition of a psychological work [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Disability Inclusion in Hiring and Retention: A Practical Guide for HR Directors

Disability inclusion is no longer a "nice-to-have" in modern workplaces, it is a legal obligation [...]

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 [...]

Supporting Employee Mental Health in February: A Guide for Canadian HR Directors and Workplace Managers

In Canada, February is often called the darkest month, and not just because of the weather. Short [...]

EI Sickness Benefits And Long-Term Disability In 2026: How To Avoid Gaps, Offsets, And Denials When You Can’t Work

When you stop working for medical reasons, the first question is often practical, not legal: how do [...]

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 [...]

Duty to Accommodate Decision Toolkit

“If I get an accommodation request tomorrow, will this help me make the right call and document it [...]

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