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 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 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 Robert Smithson
It’s the time of year when many employers are filling out their seasonal workforce. The mistake of routinely hiring employees on “one...
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...
By Robert Smithson
In smaller businesses, such as professional offices, achieving the right mix of boss and staff is critical. Losing that sometimes hard-won balance...
By Robert Smithson
Employers commonly give department managers the authority to make employment-related decisions for their own staff. Even when a company has an in-house...
