Handle with Care: Non-Competition Provision Results in Increased Notice Period

By James D. Kondopulos Before incorporating a non-competition provision into an employee’s contract of employment or reminding a departing employee that a non-competition provision precludes...

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Alcohol, Drugs and Work

By David M. Brown Doing business in Canada, it seems that there’s always an endless array of networking events, business functions, award galas and fundraisers...

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Flawed Investigation A Recipe for Trouble

By James D. Kondopulos A flawed investigation of alleged employee misconduct is a recipe for trouble. It can, in certain circumstances, result in a significant...

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A Home Run Against Dishonesty: Grievor Strikes Out

By Graeme McFarlane The Alberta Court of Appeal has supported the lower court’s decision to uphold an employer’s decision to terminate an employee rather than...

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Hollow Shuffles vs Constructive Dismissal

By Graeme McFarlane Employers must be careful when implementing reorganizations. This holds particularly true when it comes to transferring managers into new roles. If not...

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Investigating Workplace Drug and Alcohol Concerns

By David Brown Addressing drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace is a challenging and sensitive issue, as addictions sit at the crossroads of privacy...

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Infographic: Family Status and Accommodation

This infographic - Family Status & Accommodation - was originally published by First Reference.

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Legal Liability of Investigations Gone Wrong

By David Brown While the benefits of effective workplace investigations should not be understated, it’s equally important for companies and HR professionals to recognize the...

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