by Sofia Arisheh | HR Compliance
‘Tis the season for the office holiday party. While these parties are meant to bring staff together, celebrate successes and partake in the joy and festivities of the holidays, it can also be fraught with employer risks. As employers, we have to be...
by Sofia Arisheh | HR Compliance
Is my worker an independent contractor or an employee? This is a common question that many employers ask but often times struggle to determine definitively if their worker is a contractor or an employee. It is critical that employers correctly characterize the...
by Sofia Arisheh | HR Compliance
On November 1, 2018 the new Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) regulations come into effect. PIPEDA applies to the collection, use or disclosure of personal information in the course of a commercial activity. If your operation is...
by Sofia Arisheh | Training and Development
Mark your calendars – October 17th, 2018 is the date that recreational use of cannabis becomes legal across Canada. The question is – does the legalization of recreational use of cannabis change anything for employers? It’s a hot topic and it has been a challenge...
by Sofia Arisheh | Culture and Engagement
“Appreciate everything your associates do for the business. Nothing else can quite substitute for a few well-chosen, well-timed, sincere words of praise. They’re absolutely free and worth a fortune.” Sam Walton A company is only as good as its people. So when...