In preparing for a talk I am giving to over 200 HR professionals next week, I have spent the last few weeks thinking about where employment law is headed.
Here are the hot button topics I will be discussing, and trends for employers of all stripes to watch out for:
1. Implications of AI in the workplace
If you read my weekly columns, you are no stranger to my views on how artificial intelligence is disrupting employment. It is obvious that AI has infiltrated every nook and cranny of our workplaces, however most employers have not harnessed the power of this new technology. All employers should consider it necessary now to establish clear policies on AI use in the workplace, provide training to employees, and create an AI governance framework for your workplace.
2. Use mandatory workplace policies to your advantage
Many Canadian employers are legally required to introduce various policies to the workplace, including an electronic monitoring policy, a right to disconnect policy, and a workplace harassment policy. An electronic monitoring policy can be very strategic for employers that primarily employ remote workforces. A right to disconnect policy can be a great hiring and retention tool, and can particularly help organisations with low morale as it emphasizes the protection of “off the clock” time. A simple and streamlined workplace harassment policy can help stave off high liability workplace situations. While most...
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