Tackle disputes with HR investigation assistance

If an employee or former employee raises a dispute, you don’t have to fight it alone. With HR Defence, we’ve got your back.

No one understands HR like BrightHR, which is why we'll support you during an investigation scheduled by the applicable employment standards authority for a matter we've specifically advised on.

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Rely on expert advice to make the right decisions

Whether you’re looking to make a tough call or simply need guidance on the right documentation for the job, our 24/7 advice line is always happy to help.

HR Defence is our promise that our guidance will keep you compliant. And if an employee or former employee looks to challenge that, we’ll back it up with:

  • Assistance gathering all the correct documentation pertaining to the event that caused the dispute.
  • Workplace support from an experienced representative during an investigation.
  • A BrightHR supplied representatives to provide advice and legal representation coverage of up to $50,000 per event
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Get documentation right with a library of templates

Our HR Defence promise is sustainable thanks to our tried-and-tested library of guides, forms, contracts, policies and more, which, when used correctly, put you in the best position to stay compliant.

BrightHR’s team of Canadian employment relations advisors can help you implement these documents and ensure they’re being used correctly, as well as assist in building your case during an investigation.

Learn more about the BrightBase document library or book a demo today to see BrightHR in action.

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Unlock peace of mind with BrightHR

Our team of Canadian employment experts is ready and waiting to support you in keeping your business compliant and protecting your interests when issues arise.

Our 24/7 advice line, coupled with HR defence is a peace-of-mind service that allows you to make decisions with confidence, knowing you won’t be left to clean up a mess that we allowed to happen.

We guarantee our advisors will give you the correct information to stay on top of Canadian federal, provincial and territorial laws, and we’re putting our money where our mouth is.

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