Hyde HR Law

08/26/2026

Random Drug and Alcohol Testing in Safety-Sensitive Industries: Can Do It? Read more: https://hydehrlaw.com/blog/post/random-drug-testing-for-transportation-employees

08/19/2026

Attention Ontario : Court Rules that Persistently Paying Bonuses Late Can Lead to Constructive Dismissal! Read more here: https://hydehrlaw.com/blog/post/attention-ontario-employers-court-rules-that-persistently-paying-bonuses-late-can-lead-to-constructive-dismissal

07/08/2026

We need your help! Nominations for the 2026 Toronto Star Readers' Choice Awards are now open, and we would be sincerely grateful for your support.

Whether you are a current client, a past client, or you are aware of the great work that we strive to do at Hyde HR Law, you can help our Firm get recognized for this prestigious award, five years in a row!

If you would kindly take a brief moment to nominate our Firm for the "Best Law Firm" and "Best Legal Services" categories, we would greatly appreciate it. We have taken the liberty of providing you with the links directly below. Please note, an email address is required to register, in order to cast your vote.



https://best-businesses.thereaderschoice.ca/o/toronto/readers-choice-2026-nominations/services/best-law-firm

https://best-businesses.thereaderschoice.ca/o/toronto/readers-choice-2026-nominations/services/best-legal-services

Polls are open and we want YOUR Nominations in the Toronto Readers' Choice.

07/08/2026

How much can it cost an employer to fail to make an inquiry under human rights law? A recent Alberta decision shows the cost may exceed $1 million dollars!

Human rights law imposes a duty to inquire when an employer becomes aware, or reasonably ought to become aware, that an employee or job applicant may require accommodation.

Read more here: https://hydehrlaw.com/blog/post/the-employers-human-rights-duty-to-inquire-a-million-dollar-question

06/16/2026

Sunwing Airlines fires long-service pilot for sending fried chicken, watermelon and beer food order to a black supervisor. Read more here: https://hydehrlaw.com/blog/post/sunwing-airlines-fires-long-service-pilot-for-sending-fried-chicken-watermelon-and-beer-food-order-to-a-black-supervisor

03/19/2026

Hyde HR Law declared platinum winner of Toronto Star's Readers' Choice Awards for Best Law Firm and Best Legal Services!

We wish to thank our clients, colleagues, members of the profession and our community for taking the time to vote. Over the last few years, our team of experts have worked hard to establish a reputation for providing superior legal services. We are honored to accept this award from the Toronto Star for the fourth year in a row, which is a huge testament to the standard of excellence we strive to maintain within our practice.

03/11/2026

An Ontario Employer’s Failure to Retain Counsel in a Wrongful Dismissal Case Leads to $62,000 Judgment! Read more:

https://hydehrlaw.com/blog/post/employers-failure-to-retain-counsel-to-defend-against-wrongful-dismissal-proves-costly

01/13/2026

We need your help! Please vote for Hyde HR Law!

We are thrilled to announce our nomination in the Toronto Star Readers' Choice Awards for Best Law Firm and Best Legal Services, 4 years in a row! If you would kindly take a brief moment to vote for us, we would greatly appreciate it: https://best-businesses.thereaderschoice.ca/o/toronto/readers-choice-2025-voting/custom_link/695fe7d9dd5b02084e0a8b8b

01/13/2026

Attention Ontario Employers: New Job Posting and Hiring Process Requirements Are in Effect as of January 1st, 2026!

Read more here: https://hydehrlaw.com/blog/post/attention-ontario-employers-new-job-posting-and-hiring-process-requirements-are-in-effect-as-of-january-1st-2026

12/09/2025

Ontario Employer Ordered to Pay Employee $5.3 Million For Reprisal Under Securities Act! Read more about this landmark court decision here:

https://hydehrlaw.com/blog/post/employer-ordered-to-pay-employee-53-million-for-reprisal-under-ontario-securities-act