by HR Covered | May 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
Valid employment agreements can become invalid over time. One of the reasons an existing and otherwise valid employment agreement can become invalid over time is due to “changed substratum”. The “changed substratum” doctrine provides that where the foundation of a...
by HR Covered | Feb 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
Starting January 1, 2023 certain “business consultants” and “information technology consultants” in Ontario have been excluded from the protections afforded to employees under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”). This change will assist many businesses to...
by HR Covered | Jan 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
Outsourcing your human resources (HR) to a professional HR firm can provide a wide range of benefits for Canadian businesses. By outsourcing HR, business owners can focus on growing their business while leaving the day-to-day management of HR to a team of experts....
by HR Covered | Jan 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
Managers play a crucial role in the success of any organization. They are responsible for leading teams, making important decisions, and ensuring that goals are met. However, for managers to be effective, they need to be properly trained. Here are some reasons why it...
by HR Covered | Jan 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
An employer brand is the reputation and image of a company as an employer of choice, and it is becoming increasingly important in today’s competitive job market. A strong employer brand can help attract top talent, improve employee retention, and increase employee...
by HR Covered | Dec 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
There are many conflicting cases across Canada about whether amounts paid to employees from the Canadian government under the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (“CERB”) program are deductible from wrongful termination damages. Recently, the British Columbia Court of...
