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Using AI in HR: Prompting Efficiency or Generating Noncompliance Risks?

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Workplace Investigations in Canada: HR Webinar Replay Q&A

Workplace investigations are a complex but necessary part of HR. Watch this expert-led webinar replay for actionable tips and practical models you can use today!

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How to Calculate Vacation Pay

Employment standards legislation also specifies a minimum period in which the employer must ensure employees take their earned vacation. For example, in Ontario, an employee must take their vacation time within 10 months of completing that year; in British Columbia, the period is 12 months.

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6 Steps to Help Communicate HR Policy Changes Without Creating Uncertainty

If you’re looking for a better way to manage compliance updates, distribute policies, and get answers to your toughest HR questions, our HR software and support services can help.

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Legislative Compliance

How to Request Medical Information to Accommodate Employees

November 21, 2025 | 5 min read

Employers have a duty to accommodate employees to ensure workplaces are accessible to all and that no employee is unfairly excluded. As an employer, you may request reasonable and relevant medical documentation to support an accommodation, but there are limitations.

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Health and Safety

Are Your Employee Training Records Inspection-Ready?

November 21, 2025 | 6 min read

Health and safety records are often the focus of thorough inspections, as they reflect your dedication to creating and maintaining a safe work environment and meeting legislative requirements.

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Time to Invest in HR Software? Making the Case to Small Business Leaders

November 21, 2025 | 6 min read

Can you confidently manage compliance, recruitment, scheduling, time off, and attendance, identify administrative savings and efficiencies, and retain top talent without the right tools or more staff? Investing in HR software and support isn’t an added expense; it’s protection for your business and a pathway to a more manageable workload.

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Health and Safety

WHMIS Label Requirements: A Guide for Canadian Workplaces

November 21, 2025 | < 1 min read

WHMIS updates are ongoing, and further changes can be expected in the future. Although future updates might seem far off, having a plan to monitor legislation and adapt to changes is crucial. It helps reduce stress and makes implementing necessary changes easier for HR teams when new legislation introduces new requirements.

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The Best Employee Scheduling Apps for Canadian Small Businesses

July 30, 2026 | 5 min read

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Health and Safety

Lockout/Tagout in Canada: An Expert Health and Safety Q&A

July 27, 2026 | 7 min read

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When Budgets Are Tight, People Matter Most: Making the Case for HR Investment

July 21, 2026 | 4 min read

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Exit Interviews: How to Conduct One With Sample Questions from our HR Experts

July 17, 2026 | 6 min read

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Legislative Compliance

Take Notice: Understanding the Different Types of Notice

July 16, 2026 | 3 min read

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Remote Workforce Compliance in Canada: 6 Questions Every Employer Must Answer Before Hiring Across Provinces

July 14, 2026 | 6 min read

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Why Investing in Health and Safety Training is Essential for Small Business Growth

July 2, 2026 | 4 min read

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WHMIS Training: Play it Safe in the Workplace

June 23, 2026 | 4 min read

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