Every month, Human Resources Director Canada will produce a series of articles on a theme affecting HR leaders. In January, our writers will focus on employment law and the role it plays in organizational strategy. All content can be found here.

January: Employment law

Hiring rules a big part of compliance in 2026

Transparency in job posting, job-protected leaves among new legislative requirements across various jurisdictions, say legal experts offering tips for HR

With Ottawa ‘cracking down on misclassification,’ how should HR be prepared?

Employment lawyer highlights perils, best practices for employers as inspection blitz scrutinizes use of independent contractors