A 51-year-old golf superintendent who was fired less than a month after taking on a new job has been awarded five months’ notice for wrongful dismissal by an Ontario court, …
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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FeaturedWorkplace News
Ontario passes fifth Working for Workers Act, enhancing protections and opportunities for workers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOntario has enacted its fifth Working for Workers Act, introducing a series of measures aimed at improving worker protections, supporting frontline staff, and encouraging more women to enter the skilled …
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Employment ContractsFeaturedSpotlight Story
Do your workers have ‘side hustles?’ Here’s how employers can (and should) respond
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAn increasing number of Canadians are turning to side hustles to help cover rising living expenses, according to a recent survey by H&R Block Canada. Nearly 9 million Canadians, or …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & SafetySexual Harassment
B.C. tribunal dismisses construction worker’s claim she was fired her for raising safety concerns about sexual harassment
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe British Columbia Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) has denied a worker’s appeal alleging her employer terminated her employment in retaliation for raising safety concerns about sexual harassment. The decision …
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Employment ContractsFeatured
B.C. court rules termination clause unenforceable due to lack of fresh consideration for HungryPanda exec
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA recent Supreme Court of British Columbia decision has reinforced the importance of fresh consideration when modifying employment contracts. In Sui v. HungryPanda Tech Ltd., the court ruled that a …
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Opinion/Commentary
The power of decency: Why yelling and berating solve nothing in the workplace
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberFull disclaimer. I’m not a yeller. It’s not that I don’t possess the capability to be loud, it’s just not my style in the workplace — I’d rather win an …
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FeaturedSpotlight Story
Disciplining for off-duty conduct: A balancing act for employers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOff-duty conduct can be a perplexing and difficult headache for employers. In an era where almost everything is recorded, poor behaviour by employees — even if it’s on their own …
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Opinion/CommentaryPrivacy
Workers who file legal complaints should not be allowed to hide their identity, barring exceptional circumstances
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe recent decision by the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal in Ng v. City of Vancouver (No.2) highlights an ongoing and contentious debate: the balance between an individual’s right to …
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Mental HealthOpinion/Commentary
When employees are in distress, management can’t be ‘on break’
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberIf you’ve ever worked in retail, you know you can count on one thing: People are unpredictable. For every kind customer that walks through the door, there’s another who’s rude, …
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Opinion/Commentary
Self-represented litigants can be difficult, but lawyers and employers always need to take the high road
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberIt’s a reality many employment lawyers and HR professionals are familiar with — self-represented litigants (SRLs) can, at times, be frustratingly difficult to deal with. They can be emotional, often …