First Reference Talks

Discussions on Human Resources, Employment Law, Payroll and Internal Controls

Information Technology

By | 6 Minutes Read

A Canadian perspective on regulating dark patterns

When do commonplace Internet advertising “nudge” techniques cross the line into inappropriate manipulation? Regulators now have a new source of Internet harm in their crosshairs: so called “dark patterns.”

By | 3 Minutes Read

Operational controls in an environmental management system

Operational controls in an environmental management system (EMS) reduce the risk that the organization will not achieve its environmental objectives. Operational controls are the processes that management implements to provide reasonable assurances that the organization will achieve its environmental objectives.

By | 2 Minutes Read

CRTC issues call for comments on enforcement practices

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) wears a number regulatory hats: it regulates telecommunications and broadcasting, and also has certain enforcement powers including under Canada’s Anti-Spam Law (CASL) and the Elections Act.

Footer

About us

Established in 1995, First Reference is the leading publisher of up to date, practical and authoritative HR compliance and policy databases that are essential to ensure organizations meet their due diligence and duty of care requirements.

Main Menu

Stay Connected