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- Think Better! Refreshing Your Remote Workspace Without Renovation
The way your team works is directly influenced by the spaces they work in. For employers, that means your hybrid or remote workforce’s productivity, creativity, and wellness are closely tied to their environment. Architect and author Donald M. Rattner put it this way: “Our mental space (i.e. idea sp … Read more »
- Choosing the Right Employer Service Model in Canada: PEOs vs EORs vs Staffing Agencies
Expanding into Canada brings opportunity, but also complexity. From tax obligations to compliance issues, managing employment in a new country requires careful planning. For many international companies, outsourcing HR and payroll functions is a strategic move. However, not all third-party employmen … Read more »
- Your Workplace May Be Flexible, But Your Disconnecting Policy Obligations Are Not
Since the amendment of the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”) in 2022, Ontario employers with 25 or more employees as of Jan 1 are legally required to implement a written “disconnecting from work” policy. On paper, it sounds like a big shift. In reality, these policies do little for an already f … Read more »
- Oops, You Might’ve Fired Them: A Constructive Dismissal Reality Check
When we meet with employers regarding a needed change or a tough new situation at work, we often find that mention of constructive dismissal can really catch employers off guard. When it comes to constructive dismissal, there’s no termination meeting or official decision by the employer, but the law … Read more »
- “Let’s Eat Grandma” – How Commas Can Ruin or Make Your Case (and What To Do About It!)
The Case of the Comma Remember the online meme comparing “Let’s eat grandma!” with “Let’s eat, grandma!”? Well, here we have the legal version of it. A judge in Nova Scotia recently invalidated part of an employment contract because it didn’t have a comma. Is that nitpicking, you ask? Not really, i … Read more »