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

Articles, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Hours of Work, Labour Relations, Labour Standards, Laws & Legislation, Organizational Development

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.

By vickyp|2015-11-18T00:00:00-08:00November 18, 2015|Articles, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Hours of Work, Labour Relations, Labour Standards, Laws & Legislation, Organizational Development|0 Comments

Early Exit – What Qualifies As Retiring Allowance?
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Early Exit – What Qualifies As Retiring Allowance?

Articles, Constructive Dismissal, Employment Benefits, Health & Safety, Labour Standards, Mental Health, Retirement, Termination, Workplace Stress

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.

By vickyp|2015-11-13T00:00:00-08:00November 13, 2015|Articles, Constructive Dismissal, Employment Benefits, Health & Safety, Labour Standards, Mental Health, Retirement, Termination, Workplace Stress|0 Comments

Marijuana In The Workplace for Medical Reasons
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Marijuana In The Workplace for Medical Reasons

Accommodation, Articles, Drugs & Alcohol, Health & Safety

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

Alberta, Articles, Employment Benefits, Payroll, Retirement, Termination

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.

By vickyp|2015-11-13T00:00:00-08:00November 13, 2015|Alberta, Articles, Employment Benefits, Payroll, Retirement, Termination|0 Comments

Who Will Pay That Temp?
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Who Will Pay That Temp?

Articles, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Dress Code & Personal Grooming, Employment Benefits, Hours of Work, Training, Onboarding & Orientation

Who Will Pay That Temp?

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

By vickyp|2015-11-12T00:00:00-08:00November 12, 2015|Articles, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Dress Code & Personal Grooming, Employment Benefits, Hours of Work, Training, Onboarding & Orientation|0 Comments

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

By vickyp|2024-08-15T08:02:59-07:00November 10, 2015|Alberta, British Columbia, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Employment Contracts, Federal, Hiring & Recruiting, HR Program Management, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Policies, Prince Edward Island, PROVINCES, Québec, Saskatchewan, Termination, Yukon|0 Comments

Maternity And Paternity In Quebec: Two Different Concepts
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Maternity And Paternity In Quebec: Two Different Concepts

Articles, Discrimination, Dress Code & Personal Grooming, Leaves of Absence

Maternity And Paternity In Quebec: Two Different Concepts

It is important to note that both mothers and fathers who decided to take parental leave could receive an additional employer-paid benefit for a certain number of weeks on top of the benefits paid under the Quebec Parental Insurance Plan.

By vickyp|2015-11-10T00:00:00-08:00November 10, 2015|Articles, Discrimination, Dress Code & Personal Grooming, Leaves of Absence|0 Comments