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Improve cash flows with these 10 best practices

Economists, pundits, and others are concerned about inflation, shrinkflation, recession, rising interest rates, and other potential economic impacts arising from polycrisis or other events. These concerns make it even more critical to get a handle on cash flows.

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Hiring employees in Ontario: Best practices

This article outlines some human rights considerations when hiring employees in Ontario. Whether you are fresh into your first recruitment role, or a seasoned recruitment professional, understanding the proper and legal way of onboarding employees can make a tremendous difference when it comes to the company’s liability for discrimination.

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Court disregards release where settlement “unconscionable”

The Ontario Superior Court recently allowed an employee to proceed with claims against his former employer regarding long-term disability insurance, even though he had signed a release in exchange for a severance package when his employment ended.

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