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Social media in the workplace: Addressing cybersecurity risks

Employers often allow employees to use their social media accounts at work during the workday. However, it is important to recognize that threat actors can compromise an organization’s networks and systems.

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Three years later – a review of employment law and the pandemic

As we approach the third anniversary of the first response to COVID-19 in Canada, many of the employment law changes that arose during 2020 have been adapted to suit the evolving landscape and are still in effect. As we can all attest, staying up to date on the various changes to the Employment Standards Act (“ESA”) and the common law has been a complicated task.

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New year, new employment agreements?

As you look ahead to 2023 and think about employee retention, management and the needs of your workforce, it’s also a good time to review your employment agreements and ensure everything is in order.

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