employment law

If you have a diverse workforce, it's very important to consider what this is going to mean for your company. You want to make sure that you have the correct policies in place and that you don't make any mistakes that may violate their rights as employees. This is...

If you own a company in the hospitality industry, you have probably seen a lot of employees in your time. It’s the kind of work that many consider will suffice for a while, but not something they would want to do forever. Hence the turnover can be high. It means that...

You’re forward-thinking and open-minded, and you’d like to think your company is too. That does not mean you are exempt from sexual harassment claims. The larger your company becomes, the more you place your reputation in the hands of others. In the same way that one...

While it might often feel that employers and employees struggle to navigate a disconnect between professionalism and avoiding injury, numerous laws exist to provide guidance in these matters. For some employers, the change in worker presentation could come as a shock,...

Owning and running a business comes with its shares of excitement and challenges. As a business owner, you are privileged to provide a livelihood to employees who work for you.  However, in the process of running your business and creating a conducive workplace for...

The #MeToo movement has, without a doubt, shaped public discourse regarding sexual harassment. It has created awareness worldwide and shifted workplace dynamics regarding measures taken by employers to protect their employees. Given the grim reality of how rampant...

Your employment contracts can protect your company from one of its biggest risks. The people you hire can make mistakes that affect your company's reputation. They can engage in misconduct that leads to a lawsuit against the business. They could even take your best...

Watching your idea bloom from a small business into one where you need employees can be exciting. As you approach this new chapter, you get to find excellent people to support your journey. For many new businesses, hiring can be a challenge. Often, it is not part of...

It is detrimental to both employees and corporations if any form of harassment occurs in the workplace. As a business owner, you want to foster an environment where everyone feels safe and work gets done.   Despite your best efforts to implement clear anti-harassment...

Bullying and harassment are often still thought of in terms of physical contact. However, as we become more dependent on modern technology, patterns of bullying and harassment have changed. The impacts of cyberbullying can be devastating for staff and also detrimental...