Jobs don't have to be held open indefinitely if an employee cannot do the work. By Howard Levitt, of Levitt LLP. This article originally appeard in Postmedia News on October 8, 2010. Paralyzed by fear of human rights and harassment complaints, workers' compensation applications and other litigation, Canadian employers and their legal counsel often ignore [...]
The current H1N1 Pandemic presents obvious difficulties for both employers and employees alike. Something you may not have considered however, are the legal implications of some business continuity plans as they relate to your employees. This article outlines the responsibilities you have to your employees while handling the pandemic. September 28, 2009 | Hena K. [...]
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Until recently, only the wealthiest Canadians could afford to keep a lawyer on retainer. Now, there is another way to access legal services, but at a fraction of the cost. For a monthly fee ($18.50 to $24.95), Pre-Paid Legal will cover a variety of legal services, such as; legal consultation and advice, letters and [...]
Boosting productivity, building commitment and managing workplace risk. These are catchy phrases that might get the attention of the human resource manager. However, an owner might respond, how does that benefit me and how does that translate into better profits or higher client retention rates? For starters, management should note that for every dollar invested [...]
