Avoid Legal Pitfalls with Upskilling
Steer Clear of Legal Pitfalls When Implementing an Upskilling Program at Your Company Make sure upskilling programs doesn’t expose you to liability for discrimination and constructive dismissal. In this tight labour market, […]
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Automation of Workplaces
Since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, workers like the Luddites in 19th century Britain have feared that they will be replaced by machines and left permanently jobless. To date, […]
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How to Implement an Upskilling Plan at Your Organization
A 6-step upskilling implementation game plan. Taking your current employees to a higher level of skill is much more cost-effective than hiring new employees from the outside, especially in a tight […]
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14 Expenses You May Be Entitled To Deduct
Thousands of Canadians pay more income tax than they should. By not taking full advantage of tax credits and deductions, you may be one of those generous Canadians without even […]
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Don’t Give Up On Restrictive Covenants
If revising your employment and independent contractor agreements is on the "to do" list for 2023, the recent case of Quick Pass Master Tutorial School Ltd. v Zhao, 2022 BCSC 1846 is […]
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Change of Employment Terms Agreement
Employment terms are part of the employee contract. In order to change, add or eliminate an employee’s duties, employer’s must amend the employment contract to reflect such changes. Employee contracts […]
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Change of Duties Notice Letter
Employers may change the duties, responsibilities and job functions of employees provided that the new duties are safe and reasonably comparable to the employee’s original role. Changes in roles or […]
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Employee Transfer Checklist
There are a number of crucial tasks that must be carried out when an employee transfers or relocates to a different site at your company. Here’s a Checklist you can […]
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Termination Provisions (Again): Court Decides New Avenue For Rendering Termination Clauses Unenforceable
Confidentiality and conflict-of-interest clauses can render employment agreement termination clauses unenforceable. In a recent decision, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice found that the confidentiality and conflict-of-interest clauses of an employment agreement […]
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Why Employers Should Have Contracts For Non-unionized Workers
Although a written employment contract is not necessary in order for there to be an employment relationship, a written employment contract provides many benefits to employers. This article focuses on […]
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