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HR Defence: An Extra Layer of Protection
If an employee filed a claim against you today, could you cover the cost of legal fees to defend yourself? That’s where BrightDefence comes in.
- Advice from real experts, backed by legal defence
- Defence against employee or former employee legal action
- Assistance in an investigation scheduled by the applicable employment standards authority

Join 9,000+ Canadian businesses that trust BrightHR
Join 9,000+ Canadian businesses that trust BrightHR






HR protection that supports your business
Legal disputes and employment-related claims can place significant pressure on any organization. If a matter proceeds and doesn’t go your way, the costs can add up quickly.
BrightHR helps you reduce the risk of issues escalating into legal disputes – and BrightDefence provides support with eligible costs if they do.
- If your business follows our advice and faces legal action, BrightDefence is there to help
- BrightHR’s supplied representatives provide advice and legal representation coverage of up to $50,000 per event
- Get the backing you need to defend your business without added financial stress

HR support backed by policies and advice
With BrightHR’s extensive library of HR templates coupled with qualified HR advice, we’d like to think you have the support and legal guidance you need to protect yourself.
But it’s better to be overprepared than to fall short when it matters the most.
- Access a library of expertly written HR documents
- Get expert advice on managing risks and preventing legal action
- Meet your legal obligations, knowing you’re covered with BrightDefence

What our customers say about BrightHR
Using BrightHR makes us much more organised and centralises our processes, making it quicker for us to manage sickness and vacations.
Nottingham Credit Union
BrightHR is a user-friendly system and the team are on hand to answer any questions we ever have. I would highly recommend BrightHR.
Deborah Gillespie @ Change, Recruitment Group
Our staff absolutely love using the system and the ease of booking vacations and clocking in using Blip. Customer service is amazing...
Steven Greenall @ Cornerstone Children’s Home
Have questions about your policy?
Reach a team of qualified HR experts for 24/7 straightforward advice that helps you understand your rights and obligations.
Whether you’re updating yourself on the latest legislation or need urgent advice, our phoneline is always available.
- Get up-to-date advice, minus the jargon
- Be better prepared to manage employee disputes and legal claims

Explore more compliance support from BrightHR
Get answers to over 5,000 of your burning HR and health & safety questions at lightning-fast speed.
Call our expert Canada-based HR advisors 24/7, for answers to all of your employment relations questions.
Access employment standard compliant HR document templates, including contracts, policies and more.
Make confident HR decisions
Book a free demo today to learn more about how BrightHR can defend your business!
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