Canada: Tips On Drafting Enforceable Employment Contracts and Termination Clauses

BLG’s Charities and Not-for-Profit Group held its 14th Annual Sector Update for Charities and Not-for-Profit Organizations on November 13, 2013 in its Toronto office. The following is a synopsis of a presentation given by me at this update:

Drafting enforceable employment contracts with enforceable termination clauses is not as straightforward as one might think – there are a lot of traps to consider!   As with any contract, it is important to ensure there is a […]

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TSX Staff Notice Guidance Impacts IPO Plans

On November 7, 2013, the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) issued a Staff Notice to Applicants, Listed Issuers, Securities Lawyers and Participating Organizations (“Staff Notice”) that provides guidance for companies considering a listing on the TSX.  In particular, the Staff Notice addresses listing requirements for mineral exploration and development stage companies as well as clarifies the position of the TSX on financial statement disclosure required for listing and stock options granted prior to an initial […]

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OSHA Proposes Publishing Worker Injury Data

OSHA has announced a proposed rule which will require establishments with 20 or more employees in certain industries with high injury and illness rates, to electronically submit their summary of work-related injuries and illnesses to OSHA every year. The change may affect between 450,000 and 1,500,000 sites. The first proposed new requirement is for establishments with more than 250 employees (and who are already required to keep records) to electronically submit the records on […]

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