Courting Mental Stress Claims: Guarding Against Bullying and Harassment

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...

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Ten Policies Every Employer Needs

By Robert Smithson The range of policies which might be contained in an employee handbook is really unlimited. There are, however, certain core policies every...

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Overcoming Mindsets: If I Were a Magician

“As much as things change, they still stay the same”! For eighteen years, I’ve spoken to elementary and high school students throughout the four western...

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Legal Ease – Office Party Season is Time to Control Alcohol Consumption

By Robert Smithson  It’s the time of year when good boys and girls look forward to gifts and their parents anticipate the seasonal office party. ...

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Human Rights Complaints Can Be Serious Business for B.C.’s Small Business

By Diane Rodgers Dealing with a workplace human rights complaint can be costly for an employer in terms of money, time and reputation. A...

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