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April 28, 2023

There are legal and ethical challenges for both employers and employees when navigating workplace romances.

John Tory, Workplace Romances and Power Imbalances

February 13, 2023

After the news broke that John Tory had an affair with his 31-year old staff member, many have asked whether all workplace romances are illegal.

Returning to the Workplace Post COVID-19

January 25, 2023

This Guide has been put together to help employers return their employees to the workplace post COVID-19.

Can an Employer Refuse Vacation Time in Ontario?

November 12, 2021

Most employers give their salaried employees a few weeks of vacation time so they can recharge. But can an employer refuse if the time isn’t conveni Read More...

VIDEO: Working from Home vs. Working from the Office – What Policies still Apply?
August 7, 2021
Navigating Employment Law in the COVID-19 Era: Tejpreet (Tanya) Sambi discusses working from home vs. working from the office and what policies still Read More...

Successfully Navigating Employees Back to Work
May 18, 2020
Employers are considering re-opening and navigating employees back to work. Whether your industry has the green light to reopen or not, start preparin Read More...

Holiday Parties: Employee Festivities or Employer Liabilities?
December 9, 2019
Holiday parties can be a great way for employers to show appreciation for a year of hard work, but they can come with some potential liabilities.

Ron Minken and Sara Kauder interviewed by The Voice
February 16, 2016
Ron Minken and Sara Kauder were interviewed by Kathryn Willms for an article in The Voice, Winter 2015: "Making the Case for Employment Agreements and Read More...

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Newmarket Chamber of Commerce
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- Debra Scott, President & CEO, Newmarket Chamber of Commerce

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Executive Termination Settlement avoiding Litigation
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Employment Contract Review - Director of Finances
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