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Building a Health and Safety Committee That Works
An effective health and safety committee acts as a bridge between management and employees, bringing together different perspectives, experience, and knowledge to create a safer and healthier workplace. It provides a platform where employees can raise concerns without fear, potential hazards are identified early, and suggestions for improvement are taken seriously and acted upon. While the legal requirement for a committee may be what prompts some organizations to form one, the real value lies in how it turns workplace safety into a shared mission.
FINAL REMINDER: Ontario Minimum Wage Increase Comes Into Effect Tomorrow, October 1, 2025
The Ontario Government has announced a minimum wage increase applicable as of October 1, 2025. Take a look at the upcoming changes in this blog post.
REMINDER: Ontario Minimum Wage Increase Comes Into Effect on October 1, 2025
The Ontario Government has announced a minimum wage increase applicable as of October 1, 2025. Take a look at the upcoming changes in this blog post.
Bridging the Gap: How to Navigate Generational Conflict in the Workplace
Across workplaces managers and HR professionals are increasingly called upon to mediate and manage conflict caused by generational differences in expectations, communication styles, and values. Check out our latest blog post on how Bridge Legal & HR Solutions can help you lead your multi-generational workplace to success.
Ghosting Job Candidates is Becoming Illegal in Ontario
As of January 1, 2026, employers with 25 or more employees will be required to contact any interview candidate within a specified time. This is part of the Ontario government’s push to create more transparency in the hiring process. Find out more in our latest blog post.
What Belongs in an HR Policy Manual? Striking the Right Balance Between Clarity and Overload
A good employee manual should be easy to understand and focused on what matters, not overloaded with legal jargon or packed with every process in the company. The goal is to share the information employees really need, without burying them in the details they’ll never read.
Ontario Minimum Wage Increase Comes Into Effect on October 1, 2025
The Ontario Government has announced a minimum wage increase applicable as of October 1, 2025. Take a look at the upcoming changes in this blog post.
Decision without Distinction: A New Take on Dufault and Baker
The Dufault and Baker decisions have upended the world of termination clauses in contracts, is the latest case of Li v. Wayfair Canada Inc. a win for employers? Find out more in our latest blog post.
Resolving Employee Conflict: 3 Tips for Facilitated Conversations That Work
Workplace conflict is inevitable, but when managed effectively, it can strengthen teams. Facilitated conversations offer a structured, respectful approach to resolving disputes and rebuilding working relationships. Bridge Legal & HR Solutions supports organizations by setting ground rules, ensuring neutrality, and keeping the focus on resolution rather than blame.