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Is an Honest Mistake an Excuse for a Tax Violation?

Human error justifies CRA waiver of a tax penalty if the remitting company acts reasonably. This scenario is based on the facts of an actual case called McNaught Pontiac Buick Cadillac Ltd. v. Canada.

By |2016-02-15T00:00:00-08:00February 15, 2016|Articles, Conflict & Dispute Resolution, Payroll|0 Comments

Independent Contractor Policy

Here’s a Model Independent Contractor Policy you can adapt for use at your organization

Are You Prepared For Your Independent Contractor’s Employee Rights?

As the number of contractors, freelancers, contingent workers and so forth increase the courts will continue to grapple with how to address the ‘employment rights’ of individuals who operate outside the traditional employer-employee employment relationship.

Ontario Manager Gets Record C-45 Jail Sentence for Work Death

The project manager at the Metron Construction disaster has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in jail the harshest C-45 penalty ever imposed. Here’s a look at the case and what this will mean to workers in Ontario and nationwide.

By |2016-02-10T00:00:00-08:00February 10, 2016|Articles, Health & Safety, Remote & Flexible Workplaces|0 Comments

When Does a Safety Violation Become a Crime Under C-45?

The record 3 ½ year jail sentence handed down to the manager of the Metron Construction project raises an important question: What would it take for a manager, supervisor or other individual at your organization to be guilty of a safety crime under C-45?

By |2016-02-10T00:00:00-08:00February 10, 2016|Articles|0 Comments

Debunking 5 Common Myths about C-45

C-45, the law that makes egregious OHS offences potential criminal violations, has been around for over a decade but is still widely misunderstood. Now that the Metron Construction case has shed new interest in the law, it’s a good time to debunk 6 of the myths making the rounds.

By |2016-02-10T00:00:00-08:00February 10, 2016|Articles, Change Management, Labour Standards|0 Comments

Top Skills In Demand By Canadian Employers

The competition for top talent is heating up around the globe. As a result many employers in Canada are frequently competing with other organizations around the world for employees with the same skills. Find out what top skills are in high demand and how to use this information to your own advantage.

A House Divided: When Married Coworkers Get Divorced

Attitudes towards workplace romantic relationships have changed dramatically over the past couple of decades. Here are some factors to consider to limit liability when addressing the implications of a co-worker divorce.

Paid Vacation Policy

Here’s a paid vacation policy you can use if you’re subject to the Québec Labour Standards Act (“LSA”) and associated regulations.

Children’s Fitness Tax Credit Policy

Many employees have young kids who participate in sports or fitness activity. Here is a model policy which you can use in your workplace to advice workers about the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit, how it works and what they have to do to claim it.

Model Non-Fraternization Policy

With so much on the line, it’s becoming imperative for employers to adopt a policy establishing ground rules for intra-office dating and romance. Here’s a Model Non-Fraternization Policy you can adopt to implement that approach in your workplace.

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