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Timely coverage of Canadian employment law changes, case law, and policy shifts, with practical analysis for HR leaders and legal practitioners.

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3 Month Probationary Period: What Employers Need to Know About Dismissal Rules in Canada

In Canada, employers can terminate an employee during a three-month probationary period with minimal notice or pay in lieu, typically as little as one day to one week, provided the dismissal is not discriminatory or made in bad faith. This compressed notice requirement exists because probationary employees have not yet established significant tenure with the organization, and both parties retain greater flexibility to end the employment relationship if it proves unsuitable. However, this flexibility comes with strict boundaries: even during probation, employers must follow provincial employment standards legislation, avoid terminations …

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What Is a Labor Reporter? Understanding Workplace Journalism and Canada’s Labour Reporter

A labor reporter is a journalist who covers workplace issues, union activity, employment trends, and labor relations for news organizations. These specialized reporters investigate stories about wages, working conditions, strikes, collective bargaining, and employment policy, serving as a critical bridge between workers, employers, and the public. Labor reporters typically work for newspapers, wire services, trade publications, or digital news outlets, bringing expertise in employment law, economics, and workplace dynamics to their coverage.
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Georgia Employment Laws: What HR Must Know When a Company Changes Hands

When Georgia businesses change hands through a sale or merger, employment law obligations don’t simply disappear. Under Georgia law, which follows the at-will employment doctrine and lacks many state-specific employment mandates, the structure of your transaction determines whether employment liabilities transfer to the buyer. Asset purchases typically allow buyers to cherry-pick obligations, while stock sales automatically transfer the entire employment relationship and its associated compliance history.
The stakes are significant. Buyers who fail to conduct proper employment law due diligence may inherit wage and hour …

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HR Analytics in Training and Development: Building Capability, Applying the Framework, and Where to Find Resources

HR analytics in training and development transforms workforce learning from a cost center into a measurable driver of business performance by applying data science to predict skill gaps, quantify training ROI, and optimize development pathways. Organizations now rely on metrics such as time-to-competency, post-training performance lift, and retention rates of trained employees to make evidence-based decisions about where to invest learning budgets and how to design programs that deliver tangible results.
The shift reflects a broader recognition that strategic training decisions require more than instinct or industry benchmarks. HR …

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace: What It Is, How to Implement It, and Where to Get Help

Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace refers to structured programs and policies designed to increase representation across demographic groups, eliminate bias in hiring and advancement, and create a culture where all employees feel valued and supported. For Canadian employers, effective DEI implementation means moving beyond policy statements to establish measurable targets, conduct pay equity audits, implement blind hiring processes, and build employee resource groups with clear leadership accountability.
The business case for DEI has shifted from optional initiative to operational necessity. Organizations with …

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What These 2026 Employment Law Changes Mean for Your Compliance Strategy

Monitor federal and provincial legislative websites directly rather than relying on news aggregators. The Government of Canada’s Justice Laws website publishes amendments to the Canada Labour Code within days of royal assent, while provincial ministries of labour maintain dedicated pages for regulatory changes. Set up RSS feeds or email alerts from these official sources to catch updates the moment they’re published.
Cross-reference multiple authoritative sources before implementing policy changes. When you see reports about new leave entitlements or wage requirements, verify the claims through official government …