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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 >
Employment Standards Ministry Under Fire
Republished with the permission of Canadian HR Reporter. Caller Beware: Ministry Helpline Comes Under Fire By Liz Berner (Note: Although this article specifically refers to the Ontario Ministry, it has implications for all provinces). If you rely on the MinistryMore >
New Legislation in Effect! Are you ready for November 1st?
November 1, 2013 – WorkSafe BC Workplace Bullying and Harassment policies take effect As of November 1st, BC employers, supervisors and workers will be operating under a new set of three legally binding WorkSafe BC policies. As an employer, youMore >
New WCB Bullying & Harassment Policies Take Effect November 1, 2013
Republished with the permission of Fasken Martineau Labour, Employment and Human Rights Bulletin By William Duvall Since July 1, 2012, bullying and harassment have been expressly prohibited conduct at the workplace under Section 5.1 of the Worker’s Compensation Act. InMore >
Automated Leave Management – ROI
What are the benefits of an electronic leave tracking system? Track all types of employee leave easily Simplify and streamline your leave management process Centralize all your data Web-based (no installation, maintenance or compatibility issues) Remote access Data is secure,More >
HR & Lawyers Working Hand-in-Hand
Summary only. Taken from article originally published in Canadian HR Reporter. Written by Amanda Silliker. 1 in 4 HR pros consider legal team a strategic partner: Survey. Citing survey results by both Pulse Survey and a survey done by CanadianMore >
Supreme Court Rejects Random Alcohol Testing
Republished with the permission of Fasken Martineau. The HR Space is edited by Louse Bechamp, Karen M. Sargeant and Brian P. Smeenk. Canada’s highest court has ruled that random drug and alcohol testing in the workplace may violate privacy rights. InMore >