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...
Lessons from Kiiveri v. Four Seasons Whistler Hotel Limited Partnership (2025 BCCRT 1613) When employers believe they have just cause, they often assume they can terminate immediately and skip providing notice. But as this case shows, tribunals look for clear,...
Schick v. University of New Brunswick, 2025 NBKB 207 (CanLII) Background Richard Schick was hired in May 2021 as the head coach of the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Women’s Volleyball team on a three-year fixed-term contract. In October 2023, UNB terminated his...
Lessons from Simms v. Alzawad (2025 BCCA 346) Background John Simms, a hospital transfer driver, was injured in a motor vehicle accident during the course of his employment. Since the injury happened on the job, WorkSafeBC covered his medical treatment and...
Background Tom Boguslawski worked as a Project Engineer for Carbon Engineering ULC (CE) — a subsidiary of Occidental Petroleum and OXY USA — from April 2019 to June 2025. CE develops Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, a growing clean-tech innovation used to remove...
