$2.4 million for exec after company breaches contract

‘Egregious’: Ontario court includes $250,000 for aggravated and punitive damages

News

Job market stalls as jobless rate climbs to 6.9 per cent

Unemployment ticks higher even as overall employment holds steady and more Canadians enter the labour force in April

Cracking the code of conflict: What HR professionals need to know about building conflict-capable teams

Citation Canada's Carlie Bell on why the strongest teams don’t avoid conflict, they know how to use it

Ontario proposing faster police record checks

Employers rely on vulnerable sector checks to hire volunteers in child care, health care, seniors’ care and other safety‑sensitive roles

May spotlight: Employee benefits

Each month, Canadian HR Reporter is publishing a series of articles on a topic that matters to HR leaders and professionals

Is the hantavirus a risk for Canadian workplaces?

Cruise ship outbreak puts spotlight on human-to-human spread of disease – expert weighs in on risks, preventative measures

Premium

How to help ease the unbearable burden of hidradenitis suppurativa

Painful, misunderstood skin condition disrupts work and mental health: employers can make a difference

Best in HR

Best HR Teams for Innovation in Canada

The best HR teams for innovation in Canada are making a significant impact by understanding what their employees need and want

White papers

Turn Tax Time into a Wellness Win: A Simple Toolkit to Help Meet Employee Needs

See how a simple update to your Lifestyle Spending Account can turn tax season into a powerful boost for employee wellbeing and performance.

Workforce Reductions: The Canadian HR Leader's Checklist

Facing a workforce reduction? Get the essential HR checklist for compliance, risk, and support.

Opinion

‘Subject line: layoffs’

With layoffs by email common practice, HR has an important role to play in softening the blow

When can an employer relocate an employee?

Two cases highlights risks of constructive dismissal

Job offer a binding employment agreement after acceptance: BC court

Termination clause sent after worker accepted offer needed fresh consideration to be valid

Using gamification to help leaders and teams gain powerful insights

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for empathy, collaboration and listening is being underscored

From human resources to human resourcefulness

Why wellness should come before the bottom line