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Keeping up with rapid growth in a small company
To find your company growing rapidly sounds like a fortuitous position for any business owner. However, for small companies, it can be a challenging time for those at the helm and without the correct infrastructure the increased stresses can causeMore >
Minimum wage increase in Canada
This article was reprinted with permission from Northern Exposure, a blog written by lawyers in the Labour, Employment and Human Rights Group at the law firm of Fasken Martineau and produced in conjunction with HRHero.com. You can read more NorthernMore >
How to work with recruiters – agile panel review (video)
Agile software development means that you provide the client what (s)he doesn’t want in the first 30 days rather than after 180 days. You use the remaining 150 days to build what the client really wants with a “show asMore >
Employee Solicitation – Do You Have Any Recourse?
This article was reprinted with permission from Northern Exposure, a blog written by lawyers in the Labour, Employment and Human Rights Group at the law firm of Fasken Martineau and produced in conjunction with HRHero.com. You can read more NorthernMore >
More Rigorous Regime for Employers of Temporary Foreign Workers
Republished with the permission of Fasken Martineau Labour, Employment and Human Rights Bulletin – Feb. 26, 2014. There have been many changes to Canada’s immigration program in the past year. So many, in fact, that it has been hard to keepMore >
Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace – A Snapshot
In December 2013 and again in February 2014, we worked with the BC Human Resources Management Association (BCHRMA) to provide webinars to HR professionals across all industries. During those 2 sessions, we asked participants questions about how their organizations areMore >
Can You Keep a Secret? Court Upholds Termination for Breach of Confidentiality
Republished with the permission of Fasken Martineau Labour, Employment and Human Rights Bulletin A recent decision by the British Columbia Supreme Court demonstrates the Court’s willingness to strictly enforce clearly drafted employer policies in order to protect confidential information. In SteelMore >
Benefits Plan Administration – Time Sensitive Tips
Re-posted from the Eagle Bay Financial Services Ltd. – December Newsletter. Learn plan administration tips to ensure you are aware of key dates and deadlines regarding — enrollment, adding employees, termination, beneficiary designation and earnings. This newsletter also includes aMore >
Tips to Make your Holiday Party a Success
Re-posted from Roper Greyell | Employment and Labour Lawyers It’s that time of year again! Your organization is just about to hold its annual holiday party. Planning and hosting a holiday party and similar work-related social events is a greatMore >
Workplace Wellness – Score your Organization
Healthy Families BC has published a cool, new tool on their website to check your ‘Workplace Wellness’. It takes about 5 minutes to answer the 9 question survey. It then provides you with a score and action steps youMore >