Showing Tag: Business Law
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…
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…
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…
Why Written Contracts Are Important
“You can trust me”. Those are strong words, often with deep significance. They evoke feelings of security and confidence. Placing one’s trust…
Reducing Risk When Buying Real Estate
Twenty-first century Canada is a regulated society. Health care, insurance providers and the sale of shares on stock exchanges are all regulated…
Little Known Partnership Facts
The Canadian business landscape is dominated by three formats. A sole proprietorship is a single-person, unincorporated business. Corporations, the second type of…
Offers to Lease versus Leases
Many businesses lease their physical premises, and it is usually one of their biggest expense items. But do you actually have a…
Is That an Offering Memorandum In Your Pocket?
Note: The rules and law may have changed since this article was first published. It is provided for archival purposes but you…
Keeping Minute Books Up To Date Can Save You Money
Incorporation offers some goodies, such as tax incentives, and creditor insulation, but it also creates some responsibilities. One obligation that is often…
Incorporate or Not?
Most entrepreneurs dream of creating big businesses, and this is often synonymous with incorporating. While the corporation is one of the most…