by HR Covered | May 4, 2026 | British Columbia, Workplace
Employers in British Columbia are facing a major shift in how employment standards complaints are handled. With the passage of Bill 10 – the Labour Statutes Amendment Act, 2026, the province is introducing faster enforcement, broader investigative powers, and new...
by HR Covered | May 4, 2026 | Bill 9, Quebec
Workplace accommodation standards in Québec have undergone a significant transformation. With the passing of Bill 9 on April 2, 2026, employers must now operate under a fundamentally different, and more employer-friendly, framework for handling religious accommodation...
by HR Covered | May 4, 2026 | HR Case Study, HR Legal, Termination
A recent decision from the Alberta Court of King’s Bench serves as a stark reminder that deliberate deception during the hiring process can justify immediate termination for cause, even for executive-level employees. Tudor v. Accurate Screen Ltd. In Tudor v....
by HR Covered | May 4, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence AI, Ontario
Artificial intelligence is now embedded in the hiring process at organizations of every size, from resume screening to interview scheduling. But as of January 1, 2026, Ontario employers with 25 or more employees face strict new disclosure rules under the Employment...
by HR Covered | May 4, 2026 | Pay Transparency
Artificial intelligence is now embedded in the hiring process at organizations of every size, from resume screening to interview scheduling. But as of January 1, 2026, Ontario employers with 25 or more employees face strict new disclosure rules under the Employment...