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Free Webinar: Employment Law Year in Review on February 19, 2026

Bridge Legal & HR Solutions is pleased to present the next webinar for our clients and guests to be held of February 19, 2026, at 1pm Eastern Time. The topic for this webinar will be a review of Ontario employment law updates from 2025 and how to ensure your business is compliant coming into 2026. Register Today!

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HR

Simplifying HR Through Outsourcing

Managing a business means juggling everything from strategy and sales to operations, including product development, delivery, support and finance.  HR is often not treated as a function they plan for and manage proactively. That’s where HR outsourcing can step in, helping turn day-to-day HR headaches into a proactive strategy that supports the business instead of distracting from it.

Investigations

Navigating the Presence of a Third Party in Workplace Investigation Interviews

One of the most common and challenging scenarios for HR professionals and workplace investigators is when a participant asks to have another person present during an interview. For those conducting investigations, handling the presence of a third party requires a careful balance between procedural fairness, compliance with law and applicable policies, and the integrity of the investigation itself. This blog explores how to navigate these situations effectively, including how to manage an overzealous advocate, what to do if the support person turns out to be a witness, and what the proper role of a third party should be.

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Investigations

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.

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Legal Update

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.

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