Reinstatement of Employment After 14 Year Absence - Considerations
Last year, the Ontario Court of Appeal weighed in on the question of "how long is too long" with respect to reinstatement of employment...
Is Lying On Your Resume "Just Cause"​ For Being Fired?
Many people think its okay to "fudge" information on their resume; to exaggerate skills or length of experience. But what happens if...
Can You Still Get Your Performance Bonus If You Quit Before It's Paid To You?
Performance bonuses play a large role in compensation packages and should be considered in decisions about when to leave your current...
Who Is The Boss - Employees Of Related Companies
Many businesses structure their enterprises through, not one, but a number of related corporate enterprises. In the case of smaller,...
Tips To Terminate And Recover From A Problem Employee
Some relationships just do not work out. This statement includes employment relationships. If the situation is becoming clear that you...
Can I Secretly Record A Conversation
Digital technology has brought an incredible change to our ability to capture, store and retrieve information including the ability to...
Employing A Family Member - A Cautionary Tale
For a small business owner, filling employee requirements often begin by hiring family members or friends. This can benefit both the...
Long-Term And Senior Employees Likely Must Give More Than Two Weeks Notice
The question of how much notice a departing employee must give his or her employer comes up often. The prevailing belief is that, unless...
Can Your Employer Prohibit Wearing Shorts or Blue Jeans to Work?
Whether your employer can implement a dress code prohibiting wearing shorts or blue jeans to work is dependant on a number of factors...
Is A Terminally Ill Employee's Estate Entitled to Severance After His/Her Death?
If you guessed that the answer to the above question is "it depends" you are correct. As with many employment law and estate law issues,...
