Don’t Get Burned: An SMB Guide to AI Compliance, Employment Law & People Risk

As AI becomes increasingly embedded in workplace decision-making, Canadian employers face a new challenge: balancing innovation with compliance, legal risk, and sound people practices.

Join Employment Hero and Vistera for a practical session exploring how HR leaders and business owners can confidently navigate today’s evolving employment law landscape with the support of modern legal technology.

Led by Jay Spiro, Senior Legal Consultant at Vistera, you’ll get an inside look at Vistera, an AI-powered employment law platform built specifically for Canadian employers. Combining AI-assisted workflows with direct access to experienced employment lawyers, Vistera helps HR leaders access guidance faster, reduce compliance risk, and make more informed people decisions. 

Jay will also share insights on the latest employment law developments, emerging workplace risks, and key compliance considerations Canadian employers should be preparing for in the second half of 2026.

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your compliance strategy, better understand AI-related workplace risk, or explore new ways to access trusted legal guidance, this session will provide actionable insights you can put into practice right away.

In this session, you’ll learn:

• How AI-powered legal support can help HR teams access guidance faster and make more confident decisions
• Key employment law developments impacting Canadian SMBs
• Emerging workplace, compliance, and AI-related risks to watch for in 2026
• Practical strategies for reducing people risk and staying compliant
• Best practices for balancing innovation, governance, and legal obligations in the workplace
• Ways to build confidence in your people, compliance, and employment law decisions