New Rules for Employees Under 18
With summer fast approaching, employers and students with a few free months may both be considering work opportunities. But before proceedings, employers should take note of...
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A Fresh Approach to Effectively Managing the Number One Expense for Every Business
Alberta has a broad, diversified economy. Whether you are an oil field company working on drill rigs, supplying rig mats, providing safety inspection services, hauling gravel...
Cannabis Legal Update Series – Where are we, where are we going, and how do we get there?
This article has been updated as of April 6, 2018 to reflect further developments. By now, most Canadians are aware that proposals are underway to legalize...
Sexual Harassment Policies in the Era of #MeToo
Why Hollywood, politicians and your business have more in common than you think Right now, the daily news is filled with the latest allegations of sexual...
Employer Essentials from Alberta’s New Fair and Family Friendly Workplaces Act
The new year brought with it a series of changes to Alberta’s Employment Standards Code through the introduction of Bill 17: The Fair and Family Friendly...
Three Costly Employment Law Errors that are Holding back your Business
Employment lawyers typically spend their time helping clients resolve a dispute. After all, there are so many different obligations for employers it is little wonder that...
Are You Hiring Independent Contractors or Employees?
For many employers, hiring staff as independent contractors can seem like a logical way to meet resourcing requirements without the costs and expectations of a long-term...