Emergency Funding for Charities and Non-profit Organizations
May 29, 2020Local charities and non-profit organizations are playing an integral role assisting some of the most vulnerable individuals in our communities during these unprecedented times.…
READ MOREEducators and COVID-19
May 22, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic has posed a swift and significant challenge to educators. …
READ MORELet’s Just Pause for a Moment…
May 5, 2020Scenario: I just started in a new leadership role the week the world shifted on its axis.…
READ MOREA Message to Our Clients & Partners
March 19, 2020In these uncertain times, looking after each other is more important than ever.…
READ MOREHR ATLANTIC WELCOMES JENNIFER INNIS
December 19, 2019HR Atlantic is pleased to welcome Jennifer Innis to our Halifax office. …
READ MOREHR ATLANTIC WELCOMES JACOB FACINI
HR Atlantic is pleased to welcome Jacob Facini to our team. …
READ MOREEmployment Opportunity: Executive Director CMHA – PEI Division
December 16, 2019CMHA – PEI Division works as a key partner in strengthening and enhancing Islanders’ ability to achieve and maintain positive mental health.…
READ MOREChanges to the New Brunswick Occupational Health and Safety Act: What You Need to Know Before April 1, 2019
November 26, 2018As an employer chances are the state of your internal policies is not the most pressing thing on your mind.…
READ MORECelebrating 20 Years of Positive Change!
August 15, 2018Highlights from our 20th Anniversary celebrations held at Charlottetown’s Holman Grand Hotel on July 6, 2018.…
READ MOREUpdated – Executive Director, PEI Nurses’ Union (PEINU)
August 7, 2018The Prince Edward Island Nurses’ Union (PEINU) provides a strong, credible and respected voice for more than 1200 Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners working across the province within acute care, long term care, community care, mental health and addictions.…
READ MORESCC Decision re: Human Rights covers Discrimination with Nexus to Employment
December 22, 2017Employers Responsible for Discrimination Against Employees Whenever Discrimination has Sufficient Nexus with the Employment Context
In British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal v.…
READ MORESupreme Court of Canada Decision on Reasonable and Fair Exercise of Employer’s Management Rights Under Collective Agreement
November 29, 2017The Supreme Court of Canada ruled on the reasonable and fair exercise of employer’s residual management rights in Association of Justice Counsel v.…
READ MORESmall Claims Limit in PEI Doubles – Impact on Access to Justice and Employers
September 7, 2017Small claims section of the Supreme Court is the court for actions where the debt of damages do not exceed a set limit.…
READ MOREInnovate 2017 – New Horizons in Coaching (May 11 -17, 2017)
February 8, 2017The Atlantic Chapter of the International Coach Federation(ICF) is hosting a two day conference May 11-13 in Halifax.…
READ MOREOrganization Fails to Meet Occupational Health & Safety Standard for Incidents of Workplace Violence
January 31, 2017In Ontario Public Service Employees Union, LOCAL 548 v Cota Health, a not-for-profit organization was found in breach of Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) for a failure to provide protection from harassment and violence in the workplace.…
READ MOREBusiness Development Manager – HZPC
November 3, 2016HZPC Americas Corporation, located in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island is the North American seed potato partner of the HZPC Group (Netherlands). …
READ MOREPatsy’s recent appointment to Queen’s Counsel celebrates her commitment of service to others
February 19, 2016Patsy MacLean, of Cornwall, was one of only two distinguished Prince Edward Island lawyers to have earned the prestigious Queen’s Counsel designation for 2015.…
READ MOREWhy do some boards feel they should be involved in the operations of their organization?
February 18, 2016What Governance questions do you have?…
READ MOREEmily MacDonald and Selina Pellerin complete Workplace Investigations Certificate Program with HRPA
October 16, 2015Consultants earn Workplace Investigation Certification.…
READ MOREKathryn Coll and Patsy MacLean complete Workplace Investigations Certificate Program with HRPA
June 8, 2015Consultants earn Workplace Investigation Certification
Congratulations to HR Atlantic consultants, Kathryn Coll and Patsy MacLean, on their completion of the Workplace Investigation Certificate Program with HRPA (Human Resources Professionals Association).…
READ MOREHR Atlantic Welcomes Emily MacDonald
May 26, 2015HR Atlantic is pleased to welcome Emily MacDonald.…
READ MOREHR Atlantic runs Bluenose Marathon
HR Atlantic was proud to be part of the 2015 Bluenose Race Weekend. …
READ MORECarol Gabanna attains Professional Certified Coach credential
December 17, 2014HR Atlantic is pleased to announce that Carol Gabanna has recently completed her Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential with the International Coach Federation (ICF), which offers the internationally recognized credentialing program. …
READ MOREKathryn Coll Appointed to Standards Council of Canada
October 29, 2014We are pleased to announce that Kathryn Coll has been appointed to the Standards Council of Canada. …
READ MOREBreach of confidentiality clause in grievance settlement leads to repayment
February 25, 2014Employers are sometimes reluctant to consider settlement on principle, even though the business case for doing so rather than expending large amounts on fighting a grievance. …
READ MORELeave with pay or without pay while criminal charges are pending?
February 20, 2014It is not unusual for employers to be advised to suspend unionized employees with pay if there are criminal charges pending that may impact their employment status. …
READ MOREDetermining an Employee’s Start Date
February 16, 2014by Selina Pellerin and Constance Robinson
When it comes to the start of an employment relationship, it sometimes can be a bit confusing, and yet the answer to this question can have a significant impact on the employer’s obligations to an individual. …
READ MOREJanuary 28 is Data Privacy Day: Do you protect your employees’ information?
January 27, 2014Data Privacy and your workplace: Is your employee data secure?…
READ MOREGifting ourselves
December 24, 2013No, this isn’t about shopping for ourselves, but rather about giving of ourselves. …
READ MOREKathryn Coll appointed to the Board of the Charlottetown Airport Authority
December 13, 2013Congratulations to our Managing Partner, Kathryn Coll, on her appointment to the Board of Directors of the Charlottetown Airport Authority. …
READ MORECongratulations to the Island’s Francophone community
French Language Services Act is set for full proclamation on December 14. …
READ MOREGet informed about information
June 6, 2013Think you don’t need to worry about privacy and access to information?…
READ MOREThe Bridge to the Stars
April 11, 2013People rarely achieve truly great feats by serendipity or happenstance.…
READ MOREInternational Women’s Day
March 8, 2013Studies show that women’s rights and economic development coincide. …
READ MOREStrike out bullying
March 2, 2013HRA’s team for Big Brothers Big Sisters-PEI Bowl for Kids Sake did their part to support a great cause. …
READ MORECongratulations to the PEI Business Women’s Association’s Directors
February 26, 2013- Congratulations to the PEI Business Women’s Association’s Directors:
- President: April Ennis (Tinker Media),
- Vice:Constance Robinson (HRA),
- Treasurer: Kimberley A.
Workplace harassment damages awarded against managers personally as well as employer
January 23, 2013Human rights tribunal finds managers personally liable as well as the company for damages caused by workplace discrimination and harassment.…
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