Just How Private is an Employee’s Text Messaging?

By Delayne Sartison, Q.C. and Matthew Larsen Information and evidence obtained from social media or electronic communications is playing an increasingly important role in the...

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Where Does the Greatest ‘Disruptive’ Potential Lie for HR?

Brooke Backlund human resources advisor, Cariboo Pulp & Paper Company Brooke Backlund’s energy and drive differentiates her as a young professional. As the human resources coordinator at...

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The Rise of the Freelance Economy

By Alex Nikotina We have seen rapid changes to the work environment in the 21st century. It is not uncommon for both parents to work...

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God, Homosexuality and the Legalities of Refusing Service

By David Brown For a country founded on principles of freedom, liberty and equality, the United States is having tremendous difficulty grappling with same-sex marriage...

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The Myth of a Happy Workplace

By David M. Brown As an employment lawyer, I regularly meet with people dealing with chronic work related stress. They often come in to my...

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The Politics of Constructive Dismissal: ?“You Gotta Have (Good) Faith”

By Graeme McFarlane The Supreme Court of Canada has now provided some much needed guidance with respect to application of the doctrine of constructive dismissal...

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Five Steps to Sustain Professional Development

By Russell Cullingworth What is the point of professional development? Employees spend an expensive day of valuable time in an often long and tedious PD session, following which...

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Hydro One Had Every Right to Fire Sexist Soccer Fan

By David Brown Shawn Simoes, the embattled former Hydro One employee, had a really bad week. As a result of a barrage of sexist taunts...

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