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By Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor | 5 Minutes Read November 30, 2010

Employer obligations and the holiday party

The holidays are right around the corner and this often translates into lots of company-sponsored events, parties and commitments. While these events bring joy and merriment to employees, they can also bring legal troubles for employers related to alcohol, harassment, violence and discrimination.

Article by Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor / Uncategorized / canadian employment law, company-sponsored events, discrimination, employee handbook, employment law, holiday party, lawsuit, liability, policies and procedures, policy manual, Serving alcoholic beverages, social host, vicarious liability, violation of workplace policies

By Adam Gorley | 3 Minutes Read September 27, 2010

Robots in the workplace: freaky or fun(ctional)?

I came across this story about a "tele-robot" via Twitter, and I didn't know what to expect when I clicked through. Still, I wasn't disappointed. It can't bring you a coffee, but it can walk around and order someone else to get you a coffee. Well, it's controller can.

Article by Adam Gorley / Uncategorized / artificial intelligence, assembly lines, employee relations, ethical issue of robots in the workplace, Future workplace, HR strategies, HR technology, human capital, Intelligent Mobile, job satisfaction, Labour shortage, machine tools or process equipment, Manufacturing, mechanical, office environments, Robots in the workplace

By Andrew Lawson | 2 Minutes Read September 14, 2010

Evidence: employer vs. employee

When providing evidence, your credibility is judged by how consistent your story is with common sense...

Article by Andrew Lawson / Uncategorized / balance of probabilities, beyond a reasonable doubt, canadian employment law, court evidence, Dismissal, employee, employer, employment law, evidence, Friesen v. Fish Bay Seafood, lawsuit, proof, terminations, wrongful dismissal

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