Lessons from Tompkins v. Peninsula Grill, 2025 HRTO 2783 The Facts – A Classic Small-Restaurant Nightmare Michelle Tompkins has Cerebral Palsy. She can only safely work 25–30 hours bi-weekly before severe pain, leg seizures, and hand numbness set in. February 2018:...
Managing employees is not just about hiring the right people. It’s about knowing how to respond when things are not going well. One of the most common mistakes small businesses and nonprofits make is treating performance problems and behaviour problems the same way....
As of January 1, 2026, several important changes to employment standards are now in force across Saskatchewan. The updates affect how tips are handled, when employers can request sick notes, and who is eligible for certain job-protected leaves. The amendments are part...
The Government of British Columbia has implemented significant changes to sick-note requirements—changes designed to reduce the administrative burden on both employees and health-care providers while helping prevent the spread of illness in workplaces. Effective...
British Columbia has officially expanded job protections for workers coping with serious illness or injury. The recent amendments to the Employment Standards Act (ESA) now allow employees to take up to 27 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave within a 12-month period...
