Severance Packages – How Much Should I Get?
I read an article the other day about the former CFO of Concordia University who received a severance package of $235,000.00 after working for only 90 days. Though this might...
Employees – Sometimes Honesty is the Best Policy!
Most employment contracts have an implied duty of honesty, which requires an employee to act in a trustworthy, forthright manner with his/her employer. This implied duty is fundamental to the...
Is Your Workplace Dress Code Discriminatory?
I recently saw an excellent feature by CBC’s Marketplace, which explored female dress codes in a few popular national eateries and bars. The female servers featured in the segment discussed the rigorous...
Employers – Carefully Manage Employee Overtime!
France made a bold move last month by tabling new legislation aimed at giving employees the right to ignore work emails and other work-related messages when outside the office. The...