WFH vs. Office vs. Hybrid: Which is really the most productive?
By: Samantha Seabrook More than 5 years ago, the world discovered a new way of working. The knowledge economy moved en masse to work-from-home, and since then, the debate has…
By: Samantha Seabrook More than 5 years ago, the world discovered a new way of working. The knowledge economy moved en masse to work-from-home, and since then, the debate has…
By: Nastaran Roushan An immigration lawyer can play a crucial role in ensuring the success of a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) application or LMIA-exempt application providing expert guidance and…
By: Samantha Seabrook Employers are required to file a Form 7 (Employer’s Report of Accident) – a form that employers use when they become aware of a prescribed workplace accident.…
By: Samantha Seabrook Your Guide to Compliance and Best Practices The information in this blog post is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific…
By: Samantha Seabrook As a Schedule 2 employer in Ontario, managing claims costs is vital to safeguard the financial well-being of your organisation. You pay dollar-for-dollar the costs of a…
Prepared by: Rebecca Meharchand Performance management can be a tricky subject for employers to raise with their employees. However, just because these conversations may be uncomfortable for both parties does…
At the heart of implementing an EDI policy is developing an organizational understanding of your employee population and identifying any barriers to equity, diversity and inclusion that may exist.
This Black History Month, SWL is focusing on concrete, proactive steps that employers can take to create and maintain an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace. A great place to start is ensuring that your company has equitable hiring practices. This is an integral part of recruiting diverse, qualified candidates, and ensuring that your workplace is a welcoming environment.
The question of whether or not an employee is entitled to their bonus upon leaving their job is not so much a question of whether they are terminated by the employer or whether they resign, but rather, whether the bonus has already been earned and is payable at the time of departure. As such, the answer will almost always depend on the language of the employment contract.
By: Karina Pogosyan Employers often worry (with good reason) about protecting their confidential information. After all, organizations typically derive business advantage by ensuring exclusive use of their confidential, proprietary information.…