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Where Does All The Money Go? Bill C-377 Will Force Unions To Answer

How much do employers or the public really know about unions – specifically how much is known about what the approximate $4.5 billion that is annually collected in union dues is used for?

Employee Disputes Not Helped by Feeble Leadership

4 ways to reduce the risk of employee workplace disputes

Social Networking Code of Conduct Policy

Here is a model Policy for social networking and other online activities you can adapt for your workplace.

The Volunteer Relationship

Many charities and not-for-profit organizations depend on the dedication and hard work of their volunteers. It is important to consider the obligations arising from the relationship between volunteer and organization.

Salary Increases And Temporary Foreign Workers — Are You Compliant?

There have been many changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) over the last year, with an emphasis on employer compliance.

What Protection From Discrimination Do Employees Have On The Grounds Of Sexual Orientation?

What are the rights of the LGBT community within the realm of employment?

Are You Keeping Track Of Political Activities?

This article discusses the definition of political activities and how charities should keep track of them.

Off Duty Misconduct: When Can You Terminate?

An employee's off-duty conduct resulted in dismissal.

Everything Has A Price: Interns And Volunteers May Not Be Free

While the attractiveness of engaging young and motivated individuals for no cost is understandable, employers should approach these unpaid positions with caution. They could expose the employer to liability. In many cases interns and volunteers could turn out to be employees.

Exploring Options to Address Excessive Employee Absences

5 Steps to address employee misuse of sick time with alternative’s to discipline and termination

Recruit, Screen, Hire and Repeat?

Gather and examine hiring data to help improve your hiring results

OSC Whistleblower Roundtable Provides Food For Thought

On June 9, 2015 the OSC hosted a round-table discussion (the "Round-table") on its proposed whistle blower program framework.

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