Asking For Social Media Passwords From Employees
A number of news stories have reported employers asking for Facebook passwords from job applicants. Is this legal in Canada? In a…
The Social Employee
The hazards arising from an employee’s use of social media include many of the same issues that existed pre-internet. The difference is…
Private Placements of Shares
Note: The rules and law may have changed since this article was first published. It is provided for archival purposes but you…
Collecting Judgments
Many small businesses extend customer credit, which may mean dealing with unpaid accounts. You might choose to sue on the outstanding account…
Confidential Information: Balancing Employer and Employee Rights
Canada is a land of opportunity. We believe that an individual should be free to pursue any job, profession, trade or calling.…
Departing Employees’ Rights and Obligations
Almost every employer and business owner was once an employee. For some, the transition was abrupt or involuntary. Others planned the exit…
Structuring Independent Contractor Arrangements
Some businesses have fired all their employees, yet they seem to operate the same as ever. How do they do this? Well,…
Protecting Intellectual Property When Employees Leave
Employees often have access to confidential business assets and information and have the ability to do damage to the business after they…
Non-competition Agreements
How would your business fare if one of your key employees left and set up shop across the street? How much would…
Pardons & Job Applications
Note: The rules and law may have changed since this article was first published. It is provided for archival purposes but you…
When Does Cause for Firing Exist?
Firing someone is rarely easy. Deciding whether there is cause for the dismissal is nearly as difficult. An employee is entitled to…
Saskatchewan’s System for Carbon Credit Trading
Note: The rules and law may have changed since this article was first published. It is provided for archival purposes but you…