Are Your Employees Entitled To Time Off To Vote?
With Canada's 42nd general election just around the corner, it is important for employers to know their obligations with respect to allowing employees time off to vote.
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Personal Workplace Device Policy
Use this policy to help employees understand the expectations related to the use of personal electronic devices during and for work purposes.
When One Employee’s Artistic Tastes Offend Another’s Religion
QUESTION An employee who is a very devout Muslim got
Gender Bias Is Still Holding Women Down In The Workplace
Many Canadian organizations have worked diligently to minimize gender discrepancies in hiring practices and employee wages. However, while the wage gap is closing, according to statistics from Stats Canada the gender wage gap continues to show women still earn less than their male counterparts.
Is Deliberate Destruction of Company Property Just Cause to Terminate?
QUESTION A union employee on the job for less than
One Strike And You're Out: Employer's Just Cause Dismissal Upheld GalleryOne Strike And You're Out: Employer's Just Cause Dismissal Upheld
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One Strike And You're Out: Employer's Just Cause Dismissal Upheld
Employee was dismissed with cause after accessing a confidential document in another employee's "personal folder" without permission, contrary to the Employer's policies and protocol.
Using ‘Clawback’ to Take Back Ill-Gained Bonuses
The Volkswagen scandal, clawback rights and protecting your own company against executive wrongdoing
Notice Rights – What Rights Do Employees Have To Notice On Termination Of Employment?
In Canada, particularly in the province of Quebec, the length of notice of termination to which an employee is entitled is fairly generous.
What Is Needed For You To Have A "Disability" That Is Protected By Human Rights Legislation?
Does a relatively minor ailment or series of medical problems amount to a "physical disability" that deserves human rights protection?
2016 Employment Insurance Rates
The Canada Employment Insurance Commission just published the preliminary Employment Insurance rates for 2016.
Moving Allowances
There are some important differences between the tax treatment of moving allowances in Québec and federally.
Family Transfers Can Have Tax Effects
Looking to give major gifts of property or investment assets to family members? The good news is that unlike the U.S., Canada does not have a gift tax on transfers of money or property to your family. But you’re not getting off unscathed. There are a variety of other tax rules that can be triggered by a gift to your spouse or kids. Here’s what to watch for.
When Can A Terminated Employee Reject An Offer Of Re-Employment?
Does a terminated employee have a duty to accept an offer of re-employment after termination? This issue was recently considered by the British Columbia Court of Appeal.
Time Off To Vote
A Federal election has been called for Monday, October 19, 2015. Polls are open in Atlantic Canada from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.