COVID Vaccinations and the Workplace
The question on many a mind is whether or not employers will have the ability to make vaccinations mandatory in their workplaces, and/or what sort of protocol they’ll be expected to put in place. While the science is still evolvingMore >
Managing Terminations Carefully & Compassionately
Whether related to a downturn in business, restructuring, ongoing performance issues, inappropriate conduct, or lack of a suitable fit, every organization will, at some point, face the reality of termination. While termination decisions should never be made lightly, once it’sMore >
New CLC Harassment & Violence, Part 2 of 2
In our last post, we introduced Bill C65, which becomes effective January 1st for all federally regulated workplaces. As noted in that post, as part of this new legislation, all federally regulated employers will need to: Understand and indicate whatMore >
New CLC Harassment & Violence Requirements
In line with Bill C65, effective January 1, 2021, all federally regulated workplaces are expected to put in place a program related to the prevention and addressing of harassment and violence in their organizations. While, for some organizations, this mayMore >
COVID-19: Temporary Options for Employers & Employees
As you all know, over the last several weeks, as COVID-19 continues to have a significant impact across Canada, many existing options have been revised and new options provided to help employers and employees. Our post on March 19th focusedMore >
COVID-19: Know the Facts and Be Prepared
The topic on everyone’s mind and in all the news/social media feeds is of course COVID-19, especially now that it has been declared a pandemic. There has been much information provided about the risks and steps workplaces should take andMore >
HR Year in Review
2019 was a big year for HR, particularly with respect to legislative changes. As the year comes to a close, we recap these changes, some interesting research findings and a few other areas we’ve observed over the year. Employment StandardsMore >
Are Canadian Workplaces Getting Higher?
As we’re sure you know, cannabis became legal in Canada just over a year ago, on October 17, 2018. Exactly one year later, edibles (cannabis-infused products such as gummies, baked goods and beverages) and topicals (lotions, balms, etc. that canMore >
New Legislation = Handbook Update Time
With the last quarter of the year fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about reviewing and updating employee handbooks. This year – with employment standards regulation changes back in May and significant new changes for federally regulated employers asMore >
Tackling Minimum Wage Hikes – Much More to Consider than Handing out Raises
As you likely know, as part of BC’s plan to bring minimum wage to over $15 by 2021, the minimum wage rate will increase every year on June 1st. This year, the second largest increase of the plan will takeMore >