Legal Issues

Subtle Prejudice Still Exist for Gays and Lesbians at Work

Even in supposedly progressive workplaces, employees -- including those already out -- expend enormous energy maintaining a defensive shield against subtle prejudice.

Substance Abuse and Accommodation

One of the primary differences between American and Canadian workplace law is the treatment of substance abuse.

Beware of Your Bonus Policy

If an employee resigns prior to the payout of a bonus, is the employee still entitled to that bonus?

Avoid Constructive Dismissals

Employers must make transfers of accounts reasonable to sales reps and failure to do so can be a constructive dismissal.

Reprisals are Against the Law

Employees have many legal rights, but they are often concerned about repercussions if they require their employers to honour those rights. What rights are protected?

Privacy Laws in the Workplace?

How does the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) impact recruiters and HR professionals?

Termination Not By Design

Could Your Employees Be Harming Your Company?

Avoiding Excessive Overtime Claims

Playing Your Cards Right in Letting Someone Go

Electronic Surveillance