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New Job Posting Rules for the New Year: A Reminder for Ontario Employers
Reminder: As of January 1, 2026 employers in Ontario are required to comply with new job posting rules. Find out how we can help in our latest blog post.
New Rules in Ontario: Working for Workers Seven Act and Job Posting Rules
Employers in Ontario are required to comply with several new rules as of November 2025 and into January 2026. More details are in our blog post.
Why Being Aware of Your Own Triggers Matters as a Workplace Investigator
In workplace investigations, neutrality isn’t just an ideal — it’s a legal and ethical requirement.. Emotions, personal experiences, and unconscious reactions can surface in ways that subtly influence decision-making, and recognizing and managing these “triggers” is essential to maintaining fairness and protecting the integrity of the process.
Register Today for our Free Webinar on Workplace Investigation Procedural Fairness Held Tomorrow: 1pm Eastern, November 26, 2025.
Join us on November 26, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. for a FREE Webinar about the evolving standards of fairness in workplace investigation. We will be focusing on two recent Federal Court decisions. Please see inside for the sign up link.
Employers in British Columbia Restricted from Requesting Medical Notes
As of November 12, 2025, amendments to the British Columbia Employment Standards Act limit employers from requesting medical notes for health-related leaves of five days or less. This shift aims to reduce physician workloads and enhance patient care.
Upcoming Free Webinar: Evolving Standards of Fairness in Workplace Investigations
Join us on November 26, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. for a FREE Webinar about the evolving standards of fairness in workplace investigation. We will be focusing on two recent Federal Court decisions. Please see inside for the sign up link.
Balancing Compassion and Accountability: Managing Employee Absenteeism
Absenteeism is one of the common and often expensive challenges employers face. While the occasional sick day is expected and usually has minimal impact, frequent, extended or unexplained absences can quickly disrupt operations, frustrate colleagues, lower morale and cost the organization. The real challenge for leaders is finding a balance between showing compassion and understanding when time away is needed while also holding employees accountable to workplace expectations.
Why Coaching Your Senior Leaders is a Business Necessity
If you’re a seasoned HR professional, you probably already know this: respectful leadership is a necessity, not just a “nice to have.” It’s the engine of workplace culture, performance, and even legal risk. Investing in coaching for your most senior people is one of the most efficient ways to strengthen that engine. See our latest blog post for important reasons to prioritize leadership coaching.
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.