Every month, HRD Canada produces a series of articles on a theme affecting HR leaders. All coverage through the month can be found here.
Every month, Human Resources Director Canada will produce a series of articles on a theme affecting HR leaders. In January, our writers will focus on employment law and the role it plays in organizational strategy. All content can be found here.
January: Employment law
Hiring rules a big part of compliance in 2026
Transparency in job posting, job-protected leaves among new legislative requirements across various jurisdictions, say legal experts offering tips for HR
With Ottawa 'cracking down on misclassification,' how should HR be prepared?
Employment lawyer highlights perils, best practices for employers as inspection blitz scrutinizes use of independent contractors
Moving beyond checklists: how organizations can align compliance with business objectives
When HR partners with other leaders, compliance can stop being just firefighting and become part of organizational strategy
Workplace investigations: where does HR go wrong?
From investigator selection to documentation, HR plays key role in safeguarding trust and legal defensibility, say two experts
Remote work rulings raise stakes on hybrid workplaces, return-to-office plans
Constructive dismissal: Hybrid, remote arrangements can quietly harden into contract terms — and mismanaging them can be costly
