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I prefer not to have written contracts when I hire new employees. Is a verbal agreement enough? Some employers prefer not to have written employment contracts as they feel that having something in writing can create unwanted legal obligations for them. Verbal agreements are legally binding, and once the individual has begun working for youRead more

Employers today are encouraged to promote teamwork, collaboration and open communication in the workplace. While the effective use of social media is a great tool to permit employees to do this effectively, many businesses prefer to completely ban the use of social media in the workplace. The question is: is it possible to allow employeesRead more

We were planning on terminating the employment of an employee who is a consistently poor performer when suddenly the employee went on sick leave. Can we still terminate them? Unfortunately, terminating an employee on sick leave can pose a risk for the employer. You must be able to prove to the Commission des normes duRead more

Pay Equity – A few reminders: What is Pay Equity? Pay Equity can be defined as equal pay for different but equivalent work. Who is affected by the Pay Equity Act? Any company with 10 employees or more during their reference period*. What is the deadline to comply? Under the modified Pay Equity Act, mostRead more