Over the last decade, there has been a rise in the number of workers with a second job (often referred to as a side hustle or side job). Now with inflation, even…
As of Friday June 23, 2023, the Competition Act of Canada has been amended to prohibit employers from entering into non-poaching agreements and wage-fixing agreements with their competitors. As such, it is now a…
While the most critical document in an employment relationship is the written employment agreement, the second most critical document is the employee handbook. It fulfills multiple legal obligations and can also be…
For most industries in Canada, unionizing efforts are apparent to the employer and unionization only occurs after all relevant workers have had a chance to vote on whether they want to be…
When an employee goes to your competition or becomes your competition, the consequences can be financially significant. Conversely, you might be on the other side – looking to hire a star employee…
An employment agreement is arguably the most important document that an employer can have in place. The agreement can define and limit numerous employer obligations (e.g. overtime pay obligations) and can establish employee obligations…
Each year, there are amendments to legislation, arbitration decisions, and case law that impact your obligations, rights, and powers as a unionized employer. In this webinar, we review a sampling of key…
All Canadian employers are legally required to track their employees’ hours of work. In particular, each jurisdiction has employment legislation that confirms the requirement for employers to track hours of work. Even…
There is currently a fair amount of speculation about whether a recession is coming in 2023. Based on certain industries and sectors in Canada, it certainly appears there may already be a…
When an employee is ill or disabled, and cannot be reasonably accommodated, then the employee is normally placed on a leave of absence. This leave of absence is initially unpaid, except to…
In this webinar, we examine the intricacies of employment law, a field that is continuously evolving due to significant case law developments and legislative changes. Participants will be left with a greater…
If you have not taken a peek at December in your calendar yet, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day will be falling on Sundays. As a result, some employers in Canada will…
