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Quebec employers: Are your harassment policies up to snuff?

November 28, 2018 Occasional Contributors Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, French Based HR/RH Content, Health and Safety, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources

Because of significant changes proposed to Quebec’s Act Respecting Labour Standards, employers need to ensure that their harassment policies now cover psychological and sexual harassment.

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Festive celebrations and the workplace

November 30, 2015 Employer Advisor, McCarthy Tétrault LLP Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, Health and Safety, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Human Rights, Privacy and Security, Union Relations

With the holiday season in full swing, employers are in the midst of the annual balancing act between festive celebration and appropriate workplace conduct. As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Here are some tips for planning and hosting a successful and (hopefully) incident free workplace holiday party.

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