Harassment and discrimination remain a problem in some workplaces across Canada. Most employers are aware of this and take actions to prevent and resolve such behaviors in order to protect their employees. However, in recent years, bullying has become a separate...
As a business owner, you want to protect your company. Unfortunately, business disputes happen all the time. When things get to the litigation stage, even if the business prevails in the case, there can still be adverse after-effects. As a result, it’s important to...
Many employees who are injured at work have a legal right to workers' compensation benefits. But businesses often have safeguards in place to protect them from fraudulent claims. Workers' compensation fraud is a crime. And because Ontario employers are exclusively...
Starting a new company is both exciting and stressful. Numerous decisions require attention. Without a plan in place, hasty decisions early on could lead to mistakes that put the company at risk. Something that may help streamline the process, provide guidance and...
A business contract forms the foundation upon which business owners rely when running operations. Ensuring that the contract is enforceable and has the key elements that are relevant to the functioning of the business helps to protect the business in the event of a...
Even when enjoying major returns on investment, entrepreneurs know that a single legal dispute could mean the downfall of a business. Some people might ask which option makes the most sense – to litigate or not to litigate? But if you're like many business owners,...
Construction defects are anomalies that occur during the building process, affecting the quality and safety of the final product. Defects in construction may be costly not only in terms of money but in reputational damage to your company. Detecting defects may be a...
Nearly every driver understands the risks of using a phone to call, text or browse the Internet while driving. Sadly, most people still engage in this distracted behavior. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people are injured in crashes involving distracted driving....
As an employer, you want your staff to have the perfect blend of education and experience. Your employees need to have foundational skills to get the job done and time in the field to learn how to apply their education to the task. When you create a listing for a...
Conflict can arise in any setting. Maybe you and your spouse are going through a divorce. Perhaps you and a business partner are feuding over the terms of your working contract. Or it could be that one of your employees has accused a colleague of discriminatory...
