People take being sued personally, and lawsuits can take an emotional toll on defendants, whether as an individual or as a representative of an employer. Anger and frustration always lead to the same questions: Can we sanction them for lying? Can I get my fees (or my insurance deductible) back? Won’t the court do something?
Federal courts can and do sanction attorneys for lying, failing to investigate claims and “posturing” a case to get a […]
Rigzone interviewed several industry executives about employee engagement. Take a look at what they had to say.
Employee engagement has a lot to do with trust. It’s important for workers to feel like someone is looking out for them, because a lot of times, workers can have more loyalty to one person than to the company itself, if they trust and respect that person. Employers who are open with their employees and keep them informed […]
The Federal Ministry of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour will soon be concluding a period of consultations with the general public about flexible work arrangements. In that process, the Minister has made it clear that changes are coming. They will affect employers covered by the employment standards provisions of the Canada Labour Code, which represents a small segment of the Canadian workforce as it only applies to federal employers i.e. employers in industries like […]