By Robert Smithson
Last week, this column addressed the reasons of the Supreme Court of Canada relating to employees’ use of their employer’s computers for...
By Robert Smithson
Many employers provide their staff with electronic devices with which to perform duties. From cellular telephones to laptop computers, these are now...
By Graeme McFarlane
The modern work environment is a diverse space. The workforce has been radically transformed and to a large extent mirrors the changes...
By Robert Smithson
Another tragic death involving a gas station attendant occurred recently in Ontario. For B.C. residents, it was a grim reminder of events...
By Jennifer Craig
As outlined in the summary below, the responsibility of employers to honour severance provisions, as agreed upon in non-Common Law ‘Employment Agreements’,...
By Robert Smithson
The summer Olympics are finally over and the four-year period of hand-wringing over Canadian medal results has just begun. Amidst all the...
By Graeme McFarlane
Your organization has developed its special expertise and is well positioned in the marketplace. However, much of that expertise resides in the...
By James D. Kondopulos
“There is no specific standard of investigation that employers must follow ...
Nevertheless, how the employer reacts is subject to judicial scrutiny. ...
