An employment and human rights lawyer is calling on workplace leaders to recognize that employee discomfort does not automatically signal legal violations, warning that misunderstanding this distinction undermines both legitimate …
Todd Humber
Todd Humber
Todd Humber is the publisher and editor-in-chief of HR Law Canada and its sister publication HR News Canada. Both media brands are published by North Wall Media.
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Opinion/Commentary
When the numbers don’t add up: A statistical gambit at the human rights tribunal
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThere’s a certain desperation that sets in when you’ve lost a case and the clock is ticking on your last chance to change the outcome. But when a medical resident …
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FeaturedWorkplace News
Former RCMP whistleblower says leadership outrage derails workplace investigations
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA former RCMP undercover officer who was fired 25 years ago for blowing the whistle on police leadership’s media manipulation strategy says organizations routinely fail whistleblower investigations because of one critical factor: …
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FeaturedSpotlight Story
Severance disputes can be resolved in weeks, not years, with negotiation approach: Mirza
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberEmployers and employees can settle severance disputes in two to 12 weeks through negotiation and alternative dispute resolution, compared to one to three years through traditional litigation, according to a …
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Subscriber Content
🔒AI in HR offers opportunity – but humans must stay in control, Stam says
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberArtificial intelligence is reshaping how organizations recruit, evaluate, and manage employees — but it should enhance, not replace, human judgment, employment lawyer Lisa Stam told attendees at Workplace Law Talks …
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FeaturedWorkplace News
Most employers in U.S. underprepared for union organizing despite rising activity: Littler survey
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNearly 40 per cent of employers in the United States say they are not prepared at all to respond to union organizing activity, despite one in four experiencing such efforts …
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FeaturedOpinion/Commentary
Justice must be seen and reported: CBC ruling reaffirms right to report on legal rulings
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberWhen Ontario’s Superior Court dismissed a $10.35-million defamation lawsuit against the CBC, it did more than settle a dispute between a broadcaster and a former professor. It reaffirmed something far …
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Mental HealthOpinion/Commentary
When your spouse’s work crisis becomes your breakdown
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberPicture this: You’re at home when your husband calls from work, voice shaking. He’s been accused of misconduct and has to meet with the directors right now. What do you …
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Opinion/Commentary
Howard Levitt is wrong: Hours don’t equal excellence, but productivity does
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberHoward Levitt has declared work-life balance dead, and he’s wrong — but not for the reasons you might think. In his recent Financial Post column, the respected employment lawyer argues that …
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FeaturedOpinion/Commentary
Same story, different ending: What separates winning DFR cases from losing ones
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberIn 2023, a Saskatchewan union recently paid nearly $300,000 in damages for botched representation, while unions across Canada successfully defend similar complaints daily. The difference isn’t about perfect outcomes — it’s about …


