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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Things To Consider When Retiring From A Business You Own
For years, you've worked hard by putting in long hours and building up your business. You've felt a sense of satisfaction, knowing that your hard work has led to your […]
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Workplace Planning – Special Report
The world is changing rapidly. Over the next few years, the impact of changes in different areas of the world will have a direct impact on your organization’s ability to […]
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Unexpected Costs Of Employee Relocation
Recently, in Nowlan v. Canada (Attorney General) 2022 FCA 83, the Federal Court of Appeal considered an employer's duties towards employees in the event of employee transfers. In that case, the court reviewed […]
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Avoid ‘Inducement’ Risks When Recruiting Employees from Other Companies
Safety orientation training for new and young workers is either a legal requirement or best practice. Sometimes the best person for a job works at another company. Wooing these people is […]
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High Court Upholds Decision Not to Enforce Overly Broad Non-Compete Clause
The Employee agrees that during the Employee’s employment with the Company and during the one year period following the termination of the Employee’s employment with the Company, for any reason […]
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HR, incentives and retention issues in Merger & Acquisition transactions
This article is an extract from GTDT Private M&A 2022. Click here for the full guide. In this chapter, we consider some of the key HR, incentives and retention issues from an […]
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A New Legislative Framework For Managers?
March 3, 2022 — The Court of Appeal recently ruled on an issue that had been causing a clash of long-established principles in labour relations in Quebec: the exclusion of managers […]
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Ontario, Canada Court Of Appeal Upholds 26-Month Reasonable Notice Period Due To Exceptional Circumstances
In Currie v. Nylene Canada Inc., 2022 ONCA 209, the Ontario Court of Appeal (OCA) dismissed the employer's appeal of a lower court decision in which the trial judge held "exceptional circumstances" existed […]
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Succession Planning & Leadership Transition Policy
Change in leadership is an unavoidable fact of life for all organizations. The key to ensuring a smooth transition with minimal disruption to business operations and values is to establish […]
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