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NAVIGATING REMOTE WORK VERSUS RETURNING TO WORK

The COVID-19 pandemic has generated immeasurable hurdles globally especially impacting employees at work and employers attempting to navigate a public health crisis. To combat the COVID-19 virus and to maintain…

Does Being Terminated Revoke my Right to my Bonus?

Employees often consider a monetary bonus to be a foundational part of their employment compensation. Employees may rely on these bonuses, and further, consider them as an essential part of…

WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS WORKING FOR A TEMPORARY HELP AGENCY?

Temporary work, also known as ‘gig’ work, has been steadily increasing across Canada. Statistics Canada found that the number of temporary workers in Canada increased by 50 per cent between…

BEING TRANSPARENT, ABOUT PAY TRANSPARENCY

Pay transparency is often viewed as a “taboo” topic of conversation. Employees can veer away from the subject, simply due to a fear of being judged for what they earn.…

Are Commissioned Employees Entitled To Overtime Pay?

Discussions surrounding the topic of commission can frequently cause confusion amongst employees. While an employee may understand that they receive a commission, it may remain unclear as to how their…

Mental Health in the Workplace – What are an Employee’s Rights?

Monday, January 17th, otherwise known as Blue Monday, has just passed. The third Monday of January has been named the saddest day of the year due in part to the…

PRONOUNS IN EMPLOYMENT

Pronouns are a part of our everyday language used to refer to others and ourselves. They are similar to our names, used as personal identifiers. While we may not often…

Conducting Effective Workplace Investigations

Workplace investigations are critical, not only to satisfy statutory and other legal obligations but also to support a healthy workplace. The decision to carry out a workplace investigation is, however,…

Tips to Strengthen Your Workplace Policies

As an employer, it is critical to consistently review your workplace policies to ensure that they are up to date and in accordance with relevant legislation that governs human rights,…