Remote work is here to stay, creating complexity when it’s time to end the relationship. If you’re thinking of ending a remote employee’s contract, you’ll need to check more than just their performance. Where they live, what’s in their contract,
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AI in Recruitment: What Every Hiring Manager Needs to Know
AI is leading to sweeping changes in the job market, including how people apply for jobs.
A 2025 report from recruitment firm Career Group Companies found that only 35% of job seekers have never used AI to assist in their
Crossing North: A Playbook for U.S. Employers
As tensions rise between the United States and Canada (and other countries), many American businesses are reevaluating their global strategies.
The evolving U.S. trade policy, marked by tariffs, export restrictions, and geopolitical uncertainty, has pushed companies to seek more stable
From Shrug to Strategy: Tackling Ableism at Work
Most HR leaders and employers think ableism is about physical things, like whether your building has a ramp. But for many disabled workers, the real barriers are invisible—and often unspoken.
Ableism isn’t always aggressive or obvious. In fact, it’s usually
Summer Interns or Employees? Avoiding Misclassification in Ontario
As Ontario employers gear up for summer and bring fresh talent into the workplace, many consider hiring interns to support short-term projects or provide students with real-world experience.
But beware: not every “intern” is exempt from Ontario’s Employment Standards Act
AI in the Unionized Workplace: What Employers Need to Know
AI tools are quietly making their way into Canadian workplaces—helping with scheduling, hiring, performance management, and even discipline. But for unionized employers, using AI isn’t just a management decision. It’s a collective bargaining issue.
While only a small percentage of
AI in Recruitment — Here’s What Companies Can Learn
Many companies are now using AI tools to sort through applications, with the goal of saving precious time for human resources teams. But how it’s used is as important as the fact that it’s used.
For some employers, their use
Retiring Allowances – Don’t Be Fooled by the Name
If you’re reviewing a termination package that includes a ‘retiring allowance,’ it might sound like a perk tied to retirement. That makes sense, right? Not really.
Despite the name, a retirement allowance in Canada has nothing to do with retirement. In most employment
Understanding Human Rights Protections and Union Representation
Introduction
As an employer operating in a unionized environment—whether in Ontario or under federal jurisdiction—you may encounter complex workplace disputes involving human rights issues. A common question that arises is whether employees can bypass their union to file a human
I Overpaid My Employee: What Now?
What Employers Can and Can’t Deduct from Employee Wages in Ontario
Accurate payroll management is essential for employers in Ontario. A common question is: What can we legally deduct from an employee’s wages? The short answer—very little, unless the employee has agreed,