When 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… …
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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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… Free Membership Required To continue reading, …
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FeaturedWorkplace News
Ontario employers face $50,000 fines for using unlicensed staffing firms: ACSESS
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOntario employers who knowingly work with unlicensed temporary help agencies or recruiters face fines of up to $50,000 under provincial licensing rules that took effect in 2024. The Association of …
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Opinion/Commentary
The deregulation gamble: When worker safety becomes a political pawn
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThere’s a peculiar kind of math at work in Washington these days. The Trump administration’s Department of Labor wants to eliminate more than 60 workplace regulations — including requirements for …
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FeaturedOpinion/Commentary
When it comes to retirement discussions, ‘maybe’ is a four letter word
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe phone call that changed everything lasted maybe five minutes. On one end of the line, a beer equipment servicer (identified here as B.G.) laid off during the early pandemic …
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Mental HealthSubscriber ContentWorkplace Investigations
PREMIUM HR experts warn workplace policies increasingly weaponized by employees
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberPremium Subscription Required This content requires a paid subscription to HR Law Canada for access to in-depth case law analysis and premium content. Subscribe Now Already a subscriber? Log in …
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Employment ContractsFeaturedOpinion/Commentary
Employers beware: Canadian courts have lost patience with sloppy, lazy, bad-faith terminations
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe farm worker had given 40 years of his life to the same employer. Four decades of early mornings, seasonal rhythms, and the kind of loyalty that seems quaint in …
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FeaturedWorkplace News
Ontario extends layoff protections, targets job scams in response to U.S. tariff threats
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOntario employers will gain new flexibility to extend temporary layoffs beyond current limits while facing enhanced compliance measures under legislation introduced today that directly responds to eco… Free Membership Required …

