United States: Phoenix Business Journal: Workplace Violence: 5 Steps To Keep Your Employees Safe

Shayna Balch was a guest blogger for the Phoenix Business Journal on January 14, 2015.

The recent shootings in Paris, as well as a myriad of other school and workplace tragedies, have many employers asking the question, “How can I keep my employees safe?”

In the article, Shayna provides employers and employees with a number of proactive measures they can use to keep workplace violence at bay.

Create a “no violence” action plan.
Consider additional security measures.
Teach awareness […]

By | January 27th, 2015 ||

Canada: Religious And Other Personal Beliefs – What Protection Is Granted To Employees In Québec Against Discrimination?

The Québec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms (Québec Charter) as well as the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Canadian Charter) confer a right to freedom of religion and prohibit discriminatory practices based on religion.

Under the Québec Charter and Canadian Charter, the expression “freedom of religion” has been construed in a broad sense. Indeed, Canadian courts have often held that a belief or practice does not need to be rooted in an official […]

By | January 26th, 2015 ||

UK: Pensions In Bankruptcy: The Ongoing Impact Of The Cases Of Raithatha And Horton In Light Of The 2014 Budget

In March 2014 the Chancellor announced that from April 2015 individuals of the minimum pensionable age will be able to gain access to the full amount of their pension fund by way of a lump sum payment. This has potentially opened the door to Trustees in Bankruptcy (“Trustee”) being able to access the entirety of these funds, extending further the loophole following the decision of Raithatha -v- Williamson [2012] 1 W.L.R. 3559 (“Raithatha”), although […]

By | January 26th, 2015 ||