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About Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor

Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B., is a trained lawyer called to the Quebec bar in 1988 and is still a member in good standing. She practiced business, employment and labour law until 1999. For over 20 years, Yosie has been the Managing Editor at First Reference. She manages the PolicyPro Human Resources and Internal Controls editions, The Human Resources Advisor editions, PaySource and the HRinfodesk news service as well as the blogs. Marie-Yosie (a.k.a. Yosie) is a recognized and respected author, with an extensive background in human resources, employment and labour across the country.

By Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor | 3 Minutes Read March 1, 2023

Call for a ban on NDAs in certain cases

Ban on NDAOn February 9, 2023, the Canadian Bar Association swiftly passed a resolution by a margin of 94% with little debate at its annual general meeting calling for a ban on the use of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) to help victims of workplace harassment, abuse and discrimination to speak up about their experiences and find justice under the law.

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By Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor | < 1 Minutes Read December 23, 2022

First Reference annual holiday donation, season’s greetings, and holiday break

2022 is coming to an end, and it has undoubtedly been a challenging year for everyone post-pandemic. However, First Reference would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support. We hope you and your families, your employees and their families always stay healthy and safe.

Instead of mailing holiday cards, we donate to an organization that helps people in need every year. This year’s donation goes to a Quebec charity giving homeless people warm coats. Renaissance is a Quebec non-profit organization with thrift stores and liquidation centres across the province. Here’s a link to a recent CBC story on this worthwhile initiative.

Please note, we will not be blogging during the holidays. Our office and Ask the Editor service will be closed for the holidays starting on Friday, December 23, 2022, at noon and will reopen on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

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By Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor | 2 Minutes Read December 23, 2022

Top 10+ First Reference Talks blog posts for 2022

The end of the year means that we have reached the time when we like to look at the year in review. There is no shortage of topics under the banner of employment law, payroll, and internal controls to write about. However, on the First Reference Talks blog, we’ve been covering some of the hot topics under these banners throughout the year.

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