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What Medical Information Does Your Employer Have The Right To Know About You Before Making a Claim?

What medical information is an employer allowed to know about an employer before they entitled to a medical claim. In this article the employee said that she was unlawfully treated by the employee and asked to produce excessive documents before making a claim.

By |2015-12-01T00:00:00-08:00December 1, 2015|Accommodation, Articles, Privacy|0 Comments

Bullying And Harassment: The Treatment Of Complaints And Claims By WorkSafeBC And Employers

There’s growing evidence that workplace bullying and harassment has serious outcomes for employers and workers. Fortunately, we have devised some handy tools and polices endorsed and approved by Worksafe BC which addresses such issues which are now mandatory in the workplace.

Make Anti-Corruption Compliance A Priority

The federal government's increased focus on enforcing its anti-corruption regime means that C-suite executives and risk managers must devote significant resources to ensure their companies conduct the reviews and investigations necessary to be in compliance with the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (CFPOA)

Tis The Season To Get Sued – Employers Beware Of Holiday Party Liability

A well-planned, inclusive holiday event will not only foster a positive climate in your workplace but will go a long way in reducing the chances of your company ending up with a costly piece of litigation in its Xmas stocking!

Social Media And Employment Law

Modern technology has created important challenges to old paradigms when it comes to workplace conduct. The internet allows basically anyone on earth to become a famous writer.

Usage of Social Media by Employers to Collect Information on Employees

Canada has adopted a European-inspired non-fragmented approach to the collection of personal information in the private sector.

A Link Between Talent Strategy and Improved Financial Outcomes

Strategies for organizational success can include cultivating a diverse and integrated workforce and then listening to them.

UBER: And The New ‘Gig' Economy: What Are The Implications For The Future?

Uber has established a network of independent drivers who pick up clients in their own personal vehicles and deliver them in very much the same way a taxi would.

Early Exit – What Qualifies As Retiring Allowance?

If you worked with your employer prior to 1995 and are planning an early retirement, find out what changes under the Income Tax Act may mean to you.

Marijuana In The Workplace for Medical Reasons

With the recent expansion of legislation permitting the production, sale and use of marijuana for medical purposes, employers should begin to think about crafting a policy which addresses medical marijuana use in their workplace.

By |2015-11-13T00:00:00-08:00November 13, 2015|Accommodation, Articles, Drugs & Alcohol, Health & Safety|0 Comments

You Might Call It A "Discretionary" Bonus, But Is It Truly Discretionary?

Bonuses may be regarded as voluntary and non-contractual payments if they are truly discretionary. However, merely calling a bonus "discretionary" in the employment contract does not insulate an employer from claims for bonus amounts by terminated employees.

Who Will Pay That Temp?

Ontario increasing protections for temporary workers plus tips for on boarding temporary employees.

Whistle Blower Protection Policy

A Whistleblower Protection policy demonstrates an organizations commitment to taking whistle blower protections seriously and lays out the foundation for addressing some types of workplace misbehaviors

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