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…
As employers struggle with finding and keeping top performing employees, bonuses have become an important part of the compensation package. A bonus can be used to entice an employee to accept employment,…
Navigating workforce costs is crucial for any business. Explore our webinar on Best Practices for Employee Performance Management, designed to aid owners, managers, and supervisors in effectively addressing day-to-day performance issues. This…
When purchasing or selling a company, there are many factors that impact the purchase price and the terms of the purchase and sale agreement. One of the primary areas of consideration is…