by HR Covered | Oct 3, 2025 | HR Policies, HR Tips, Special Occasions
Halloween is almost here, and businesses and nonprofits across Canada are planning parties, contests, or themed casual days. Costumes and creativity can boost morale — but they can also open the door to awkward or even risky situations. So, what’s an employer supposed...
by HR Covered | Sep 4, 2025 | Employment Law, HR Canada, Legislative Update
As of September 1, all provincially regulated workplaces in Nova Scotia must comply with the new Harassment in the Workplace Regulations under the Stronger Workplaces for Nova Scotia Act. The regulations require every workplace to have a written policy aimed at...
by HR Covered | Sep 4, 2025 | Employment Law, HR Case Study, HR Compliance, HR Legal, Termination
Background Gerald Hebert sold his electrical contracting business, Lineside Electric Ltd., to Colin’s Mechanical Service Ltd. in 2021 for $450,000. As part of the deal, Hebert signed a four-year employment contract with Colin’s Mechanical (August 1, 2021 – July 31,...
by HR Covered | Sep 4, 2025 | Employment Law, HR Case Study, HR Compliance, HR Legal, Termination
Background: Martin-Brower of Canada Co., a strategic supply chain provider for McDonald’s restaurants in Western Canada, faced a grievance after terminating a long-haul driver (the “Grievor”) for alleged time theft. The dispute escalated to arbitration under the...
by HR Covered | Sep 4, 2025 | Employment Law, HR Case Study, HR Compliance, HR Legal, Termination
Background Tyesha Heron was employed as an Associate at Amazon’s YHM1 Fulfillment Centre in Hamilton. In early 2024, she engaged in a work refusal under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), claiming unsafe conditions due to high temperatures at her assigned...
