The Ontario Labour Relations Board dismissed a reprisal claim after finding the employee's allegations related to workplace harassment concerns rather than activities protected under the Employment Standards Act. hubs.la/Q04C7LTs0

Equal pay requirements are now in effect for federally regulated employers. Lucy Wu of Hicks Morley says the new rules add another layer to compensation planning, particularly for organizations already navigating pay equity obligations. hubs.la/Q04C7Lrq0

Should employers ban branded clothing outside of work? Ryan Edmonds of Workplace Counsel says clear expectations may be more effective than outright restrictions. hubs.la/Q04C2DpN0

Do employees have the right to bring a support person to a disciplinary meeting? Emily Compton of Miller Thomson and Justin Anisman of Anisman Law say the answer depends on the circumstances. hubs.la/Q04C2C9H0

Canadian HR Reporter's Employers of Choice 2026 recognizes organizations that are raising the bar on flexibility, development opportunities, employee well-being, and workplace experience. See what today's top employers have in common: hubs.la/Q04C18SM0

Career development shouldn't begin when someone is ready to leave. Keka DasGupta of CERIC says organizations need stronger internal career pathways to retain and develop talent. hubs.la/Q04BWQ150

Tariff-related disruption is influencing workforce decisions across Canada. New findings from Littler show employers are adjusting hiring, staffing, and workforce plans in response. hubs.la/Q04BXbpX0

Research from Oyster found that two-thirds of employers have added AI skill requirements to traditionally non-technical roles, while Erin Goodey of Oyster says AI is becoming a fundamental workplace capability across nearly every function. hubs.la/Q04BR3Gy0?

Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab announced new Express Entry rules that award additional CRS points for qualifying job offers in designated high-wage occupations, with employers facing a Nov. 3 deadline to help eligible workers update their profiles hubs.la/Q04BQTZS0

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Carol Ring of Culture Connection says employee engagement is often a symptom, not the root cause, and organizations need better visibility into collaboration, bureaucracy, workplace friction, and cultural barriers that affect performance. hubs.la/Q04BFrXs0

Wendy Cukier of Toronto Metropolitan University's Diversity Institute says Indigenous workers are seeing strong engagement and career outcomes when skills development opportunities are available. hubs.la/Q04BFkFM0

The chief executive of Stelco’s U.S. owner says he is prepared to take the federal government to court rather than reverse the Stelco layoffs underway in Hamilton, Ont. hubs.la/Q04BpJrm0

The latest International Monetary Fund outlook projects Canada's economy will grow 1.1% in 2026, while inflation is expected to rise to 2.8%, creating continued pressure on hiring, compensation planning, and workforce investment decisions. hubs.la/Q04BpJ5L0?

Lorenzo Lisi of Aird & Berlis LLP says office pools and fantasy leagues are generally low-risk activities, but employers should be mindful of productivity concerns, workplace conflicts, technology use, and participation driven by managerial influence. hubs.la/Q04Bkym80

Laura Salvatore of Centurion Asset Management, Tanja Fratangeli of IKEA Canada, and Kin Choi of Algonquin College say employers should focus on the conditions of work itself, from workload and autonomy to manager capacity and organizational friction. hubs.la/Q04Bkx450

A U.S. federal jury found that SHRM failed to provide a reasonable accommodation after rescinding a job offer from an applicant who requested to bring a diabetes alert dog to work, awarding US$400,000 in damages. hubs.la/Q04Bjntg0

Bill C-39 could change how Ottawa intervenes in federally regulated strikes and lockouts. Chris Pigott of Fasken says the proposal would clarify the minister's intervention powers. hubs.la/Q04BbdxD0

New ADP Canada data shows job-changers received a 5.6% increase in base pay compared to 3.0% for job-stayers, highlighting the growing challenge employers face in retaining talent through annual salary increases alone. hubs.la/Q04Bb9SV0

An ISS-Corporate analysis found median CEO compensation in the S&P/TSX Composite Index increased 11.8% in fiscal 2025, driven largely by long-term incentive awards while shareholder support remained strong. hubs.la/Q04B9yhS0