Legal Ease – Regulating the Office Romance

By Robert Smithson  Employment lawyers commonly advise employers who are asking how to eliminate personal relationships between employees.  That result is likely one which is...

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Racial Emotion at Work: A Q & A With Author Tristin K. Green

Emotions. We all have them. But what are racial emotions and how do they impact you and your workplace? In her new book, Racial Emotion at Work: Dismantling...

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“Pointers” On Pet-Friendly Workplace Policies

Allowing pets in the workplace (and many other places) is a growing trend in Canada. When the author first visited the head office of...

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Hybrid Work: The Legal Framework & Policy Tips

*This article does not constitute legal advice With the advent of forced remote working during COVID, workplace surveys now consistently show most employees who can...

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Pregnancy Discrimination: We Can Do Better

Most Canadian employers intend to follow the law with respect to providing employees with leave after giving birth to a child. However, many employers fall...

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Duty to Accommodate… A Pandemic?

The COVID-19 pandemic has raised numerous legal issues. As society adjusts to a new normal, many employers are asking about their duty to accommodate...

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Leading Change in the New World of Work

The job market today looks drastically different from what it did at the beginning of 2020. From those who are working overtime to save...

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Refusal of Unsafe Work: Lessons Learned from SARS

As British Columbia moves from Phase 2 into Phase 3 of its Restart Plan, employees will increasingly be asked to return to work and...

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