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By Beyond Rewards Inc | 3 Minutes Read July 22, 2016

Presenteeism in the workplace

Presenteeism results in productivity loss, workplace epidemics, or poor health and exhaustion, which can lead to higher absenteeism for longer periods or accidents. Whether it is a physical or mental ailment, employees should be staying home when they are unable to be present at work. Being physically at work is different than being present at work. It is one thing to show up at work; it’s another thing to be actually productive while at work.

Article by Beyond Rewards Inc / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Health and Safety, Payroll / absent from work because of illness, Absenteeism, demanding job, employee assistance program, employee productivity, employment, employment law, heavy workloads, Human Resources, job security, mental health, off-the-job wellness, presenteeism, sick days, work environment

By Alison J. Bird | 2 Minutes Read September 8, 2014

Beyond bardal: The presence of a non-competition clause as a reasonable notice factor

While many employers may be aware of the difficulties in enforcing non-competition clauses, they may not be aware of another risk associated with such clauses: their potential to increase the reasonable notice period.

Article by Alison J. Bird / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Payroll / a reasonable notice factor, Bardal Factors, common law notice, employment contract, employment law, increase the length of the reasonable notice period, job security, longer notice period, non-competition clause, notice period, pay in lieu of notice, reasonable notice, restrictive covenant, termination, terminations, wrongful dismissal

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