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. ...
By Robert Smithson
Our federal government’s recent introduction of proposed reforms to the employment insurance system has prompted the expected furor from both sides of...
Yosie Saint-Cyr LL.B.
A recent poll asked if a person's weight had ever influenced the decision on whether to hire, promote or reward the person....
By David Creelman
When you hear about companies ruthlessly laying off loyal employees it feels wrong. Yet when you hear about companies saddled with lazy...
By Robert Smithson
I don’t know if it’s a sign of the times or simply that I’m getting older and crankier, but it seems like...
By Robert Smithson
January is a great time of year for employers to focus on the basics of the employment relationship. A cornerstone of that...
By Robert Smithson
As time passes in the world of the employment relationship, many aspects of the law seem to change. Governments change statutes and...
By Robert Smithson
Pretty much the first thing a fired employee does is to apply for employment insurance benefits. When the employee has been fired...
