Sarah Dobson

Sarah Dobson

A long-time journalist, Sarah Dobson is the editor of the Canadian HR Reporter group.

Having been involved with this HR publication for more than 14 years, Sarah knows the readership well and is responsible for ensuring quality content and insightful coverage of the human resources industry. This includes topics such as mental health, employment law, diversity and equity, performance management, recruitment, compensation, workplace safety and corporate culture.

A graduate in English/History and Journalism from Carleton University and Conestoga College, Sarah has nearly 25 years of experience in publishing, including work at Marketing Magazine and Toronto Life. She is a dedicated writer and editor who works hard to produce trusted, unbiased content that appeals to various stakeholders.

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Can you dismiss an employee on medical leave?

Recent case out of B.C. shows it’s possible – but legal experts warn of risks

Can you dismiss an employee on medical leave?

‘You have the opportunity to really put yourself out there and do things out of your comfort zone’

HR leader Beatriz Grubesic of Labatt Breweries of Canada

‘You have the opportunity to really put yourself out there and do things out of your comfort zone’

When is a 'manager' owed overtime pay?

'This is a seemingly simple area that people get wrong very frequently,' says lawyer, warning of 'enormous awards of historical overtime'

When is a 'manager' owed overtime pay?

Canada sees uptick in employment in February

But unemployment rate hits 5.8 per cent: StatCan

Canada sees uptick in employment in February

'A difficult burden to bear': Retail layoffs in spotlight with Body Shop closures

With bankruptcies, 'the mess is left to be dealt with by HR,' says employment lawyer

'A difficult burden to bear': Retail layoffs in spotlight with Body Shop closures

'Every word has to be intentional'

Recent Ontario case highlights potential pitfalls of badly worded termination agreements

'Every word has to be intentional'

'I'm very curious about people and new cultures and new challenges'

HR leader profile: Flavie Motte of BNP Paribas Canada talks about her role in different countries, among different cultures

'I'm very curious about people and new cultures and new challenges'

With antisemitism on the rise, employers can't 'bury their heads in the sand'

Antisemitism in spotlight as union faces human rights complaint for discrimination, harassment against Jewish members

With antisemitism on the rise, employers can't 'bury their heads in the sand'

How is Quebec looking to change its labour laws?

Bill 42 could present several challenges for employers, say employment lawyers

How is Quebec looking to change its labour laws?

Are employers doing their due diligence in offering virtual care?

'If we recognize the benefits of this, we equally have to recognize the potential harms and risks,' says academic involved with Canadian study

Are employers doing their due diligence in offering virtual care?