Original Broadcast Date: February 26, 2026
Summary: 2026 is bringing a new wave of compliance expectations — and nonprofits are under the microscope. Employment laws are evolving, and one oversight in your policies, contracts, or disciplinary practices could expose your organization to fines, legal claims, or reputational damage.
This session is designed to help you get ahead of the risk. Our HR and legal experts walk you through what’s changing in 2026, the biggest compliance mistakes nonprofits are making right now, and how to protect your organization from costly consequences.
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Presenters
Darcy Michaud, CHRL, MA – Chief Services Officer, HR Covered Inc.
With over 25 years of experience, Darcy Michaud is one of Canada’s most respected HR professionals, often called a “compliance whisperer” for his ability to simplify complex HR and employment law issues for organizations of all sizes.
Darcy holds a Master’s degree from the University of Western Ontario and the Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation. Before joining HR Covered, he spent a decade as Director of Human Resources for a large city government, where he led negotiations for nine bargaining units and non-union staff. He also contributed his expertise on several municipal and provincial boards.
Following his public sector success, Darcy became a senior consultant and trusted advisor at Canada’s largest on-call HR consulting firm, later founding his own firm, HR Primed Inc. After six successful years, HR Primed merged with HR Covered, where Darcy now serves as Chief Services Officer.
In this role, he leads a national team of consultants supporting over 1,500 businesses and not-for-profits, helping them stay compliant, confident, and future-ready.
Kim Allen, Director of Account Management, HR Covered Inc.
Kim Allen is a dedicated small business owner and HR strategist with a strong passion for empowering the success of small but mighty, mission-driven organizations. With firsthand experience managing the day-to-day challenges that small business and nonprofit leaders face, Kim understands how vital it is to have practical, reliable HR guidance that protects both the organization and its powerful, dedicated people.
Driven by the belief that HR should empower leaders rather than overwhelm them, Kim focuses on helping small teams stay compliant, build healthy workplace cultures, and navigate complex employee situations with confidence. Kim’s work is rooted in clarity, empathy, and deep respect for the unique realities of lean teams achieving massive impact.
Whether developing policies, advising on tricky employee issues, or building sustainable HR practices from the ground up, Kim’s goal is simple: protect smaller organizations and support the people who run them.
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