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Cameras in the Workplace: From Justified Surveillance to Psychological Harassment

In a recent decision,[1] the Tribunal administratif du travail (the “Tribunal”) concluded that an

By vickyp|2024-02-27T15:22:12-08:00March 31, 2022|Anti-Harassment & Bullying, Articles, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Confidentiality & Proprietary Information, Conflict & Dispute Resolution, Contributor, Employment Contracts, Harassment, Health & Safety, Labour Relations, Labour Standards, Laws & Legislation, Off-Duty Conduct, Remote & Flexible Workplaces|0 Comments

Is Moonlighting Without Permission Just Cause to Terminate?
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Is Moonlighting Without Permission Just Cause to Terminate?

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Is Moonlighting Without Permission Just Cause to Terminate?

Don’t let employees compete or use company time for their

By vickyp|2022-03-31T10:48:03-07:00March 31, 2022|Articles, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Employment Contracts, Hours of Work, Termination|0 Comments

A Unionized Boss? The Court Of Appeal Makes Its Ruling!
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A Unionized Boss? The Court Of Appeal Makes Its Ruling!

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A Unionized Boss? The Court Of Appeal Makes Its Ruling!

You may recall that, on April 10, 2017, we published an initial

By vickyp|2022-04-20T09:07:10-07:00March 31, 2022|Articles, Contributor, HR Leadership, HR Program Management|0 Comments

Even Innocent Mistakes Can Lead to Punitive Damages
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Even Innocent Mistakes Can Lead to Punitive Damages

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Even Innocent Mistakes Can Lead to Punitive Damages

In Moffatt v Prospera Credit Union, 2021 BCSC 2463, Ms. Moffatt

By vickyp|2022-04-20T15:34:06-07:00March 29, 2022|Articles, Constructive Dismissal, Contributor, Termination|0 Comments

Employers Can Enforce Masking Policies Even After Provincial Mandates Are Gone
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Employers Can Enforce Masking Policies Even After Provincial Mandates Are Gone

Articles, Contributor, COVID-19 Resources, Health & Safety, HR Program Management, Wellness, Work Refusals

Employers Can Enforce Masking Policies Even After Provincial Mandates Are Gone

If there is another COVID wave or variant, expect masks

By vickyp|2025-07-16T07:21:39-07:00March 29, 2022|Articles, Contributor, COVID-19 Resources, Health & Safety, HR Program Management, Wellness, Work Refusals|0 Comments

Ontario Proposes New Legal Framework For Digital Platform Workers
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Ontario Proposes New Legal Framework For Digital Platform Workers

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Ontario Proposes New Legal Framework For Digital Platform Workers

The Ontario provincial government recently introduced legislation that, if passed,

By vickyp|2022-04-21T14:32:56-07:00March 29, 2022|Articles, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Contributor, Ontario, Privacy|0 Comments

Workplace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Policy

Here’s a template DEI policy that you can adapt for your own use based on your company’s specific needs, structure, and business operations.

By vickyp|2026-02-26T08:11:48-08:00March 25, 2022|Alberta, Anti-Harassment & Bullying, British Columbia, Discrimination, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Federal, Harassment, HR Program Management, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Policies, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Saskatchewan, Sexual Harassment, Yukon|0 Comments

How to Create a Workplace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Policy

Diversity in employment goes far beyond not committing discrimination. The

By vickyp|2025-04-24T13:33:37-07:00March 25, 2022|Alberta, Anti-Harassment & Bullying, Articles, British Columbia, Discrimination, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Federal, Harassment, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Policies, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Saskatchewan, Yukon|0 Comments

Workplaces Need Ethics
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Workplaces Need Ethics

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Workplaces Need Ethics

Dias case highlights need for code of ethics in workplaces.

By vickyp|2022-03-29T11:14:46-07:00March 25, 2022|Articles, Cases & Compliance Alerts, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Contributor|0 Comments

Defamation in an Employment Context
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Defamation in an Employment Context

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Defamation in an Employment Context

Date: April 13 Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM PDT

By vickyp|2022-04-13T14:18:07-07:00March 25, 2022|Conflict & Dispute Resolution, HR Leadership, Labour Standards, Recorded Webinars|0 Comments

Pay Transparency Under The Employment Equity Act
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Pay Transparency Under The Employment Equity Act

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Pay Transparency Under The Employment Equity Act

New reporting obligations in effect for June 1, 2022 Amendments

By vickyp|2022-04-20T08:57:16-07:00March 24, 2022|Articles, Compensation, Contributor, HR Leadership, Payroll|0 Comments

Ontario’s Bill 88 Would Establish Electronic Monitoring Policies, Create Rights For Workers On Digital Platforms, And Require Naloxone Kits
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Ontario’s Bill 88 Would Establish Electronic Monitoring Policies, Create Rights For Workers On Digital Platforms, And Require Naloxone Kits

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Ontario’s Bill 88 Would Establish Electronic Monitoring Policies, Create Rights For Workers On Digital Platforms, And Require Naloxone Kits

On February 28, 2022, the Government of Ontario introduced Bill 88,

By vickyp|2022-04-19T07:44:54-07:00March 24, 2022|Articles, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Contributor, Drugs & Alcohol, HR Program Management, Ontario, Privacy, Work-Life Balance|0 Comments

Gender Identity Non-Discrimination Best Practices
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Gender Identity Non-Discrimination Best Practices

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Gender Identity Non-Discrimination Best Practices

Employers must recognize the gender employees live not the gender

By vickyp|2022-06-09T09:19:56-07:00March 23, 2022|Anti-Harassment & Bullying, Checklists, Discrimination, Harassment, HR Program Management, Labour Standards, Sexual Harassment|0 Comments

Transgender Employee Workplace Transition Plan Tool

This Workplace Transition Plan template, which is based on a

By vickyp|2022-08-30T09:20:07-07:00March 23, 2022|Alberta, Anti-Harassment & Bullying, Articles, British Columbia, Discrimination, Federal, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Saskatchewan, Sexual Harassment, Yukon|0 Comments

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