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By Sultan Lawyers | 5 Minutes Read April 29, 2022

Can you demote an employee and lower their pay?

Demoting an employee and potentially lowering their pay is a decision that has implications for both the employee and the employer. These implications can range from hurt feelings, all the way to a wrongful dismissal claim.

Article by Sultan Lawyers / Employment Standards / constructive dismissal, demotion, discipline, employment agreement, employment law, Job performance, termination, termination without cause, wrongful dismissal

By McCarthy Tétrault LLP | 9 Minutes Read April 25, 2022

2021/2022 cyber/data outlook: Anticipated changes to privacy laws in Canada

Privacy compliance was once a straightforward process of checking the right boxes — not much more than adequate consents and a privacy policy on a website — but that world no longer exists. We are in the midst of a global explosion of legislation governing data.

Article by McCarthy Tétrault LLP / Business, Information Technology, Privacy / algorithmic impact assessment, automated decision system, Biometrics, Consumer Privacy Protection Act, data analytics, data anonymization, data minimization, Fines and penalties, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personal Information and Data Protection Tribunal Act, PIPEDA, privacy laws, privacy legislation, privacy rights, Quebec Bill 64, right to privacy

By Norman D. Marks, CPA, CRMA | 3 Minutes Read April 20, 2022

Is there an effective risk culture?

digital discriminationIf you want to promote effective management, de-emphasize independence and have the CRO report to the CEO with access to the board. Then hold the CEO (not the CRO) accountable for the effective management of risk and opportunity.

Article by Norman D. Marks, CPA, CRMA / Business, Finance and Accounting / compliance, employee empowerment, organizational culture, risk, risk and opportunity, risk culture, risk management

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