Kenneth M. Taylor
January 16, 2020
“Severance” is a word that often arises when employment ends. In my work I mostly see the word severance come up in a question: Am I required to pay a severance package? Should I be getting more severance? Is this […]
September 19, 2019
When you face an unexpected problem where do you turn for advice? Increasingly we as a society turn to the internet – Google, Youtube, Reddit, and so forth – for our first point of contact when we face the unexpected […]
April 18, 2019
Employment Contracts should be the backbone of any business or workplace. Every business should be using employment contracts and agreements to govern workplace relationships. An agreement that sets appropriate boundaries is a good way to ensure employment relationships – and […]
December 14, 2018
On January 1, 2019 new Provincial Court civil rules come into effect. The goal of the new rules is to the “ensure expeditious, and inexpensive resolution” of legal disputes. To achieve these goals the new rules expand upon the discretion […]
September 20, 2018
Employee dismissals are rife with conflict and since 2014 the economics of litigating wrongful dismissal claims had improved dramatically. This is in part because quality employees have been unable to quickly find alternative work in a depressed economy and in […]
April 20, 2018
Cannabis use is nothing new, but employers have new reason to think about it. The Cannabis Act (Bill C-45) will come into force this year, creating a legal framework for the sale, use and possession of cannabis in Canada. This […]
December 15, 2017
Employment law, as an area, is the source of rules, obligations and responsibilities which govern employment relationships. The purpose of this article is to inform you about important employment law resources you can access and use to become better informed […]
July 13, 2017
Communicating effectively is important. We communicate to express ideas, arrive at truth, persuade others, and establish trust. To communicate effectively one must be mindful, alert, open, and responsive. Communication breakdowns inevitably lead to conflict; sometimes even legal conflict. Solving these […]