We all hope for the best at work. Unfortunately, these hopes don't always pan out. You might find yourself caught in a workplace dispute, which may lead to increased stress and conflict, or financial losses. Thankfully, there are ways to protect yourself. One of the...
Navigating the complexities of labour and employment disputes can be daunting for employers. Disputes can take valuable resources away from the business, so resolving them adeptly when they arise is crucial. Arbitration has emerged as a pivotal mechanism to resolve...
Imagine your business is a sports team. Every successful team has a playbook, a guide that helps every player understand the game plan. For your business, the employee handbook is that playbook. It sets the stage for your company's culture, expectations and rules,...
Whether you are looking for a new job or already have one, you should be able to expect to receive a fair wage. Unfortunately, this isn't the experience everyone has due to factors like the gender wage gap and unfair compensation practices. However, measures like the...
Finding someone who doesn't use social media would be very difficult. We use the various platforms for everything from networking and getting news to keeping up with our family and friends. Even businesses regularly utilize social media to find new clients and...
When union employees go on strike, they typically do so because they are seeking better pay, benefits or work conditions. By not working, they put pressure on employers to negotiate or meet their demands. However, some employers respond to strikes by hiring...
Losing a job takes a serious toll on an employee's life. Severance pay can alleviate the economic and personal blow of this situation, so employees in British Columbia must understand what they can expect if they lose their jobs. When employers should pay statutory...
Any time businesses welcome a new worker, it can change the workplace. Whether this change is for the better or worse can depend on the hiring process and how employers decide who to hire. To make this process go smoothly, watching for and avoiding certain words in...
Laying off workers can be a tough decision for businesses, but there are proper and improper ways to conduct them. If an employer makes poor decisions and violates the rights of those they are laying off, they can be held accountable. One mistake too many companies...
When issues regarding safety, harassment or discrimination arise in a business, employers may need to conduct a workplace investigation. An employer's failure to conduct a proper investigation can make an already complicated situation much worse for an organization...
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