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7 common questions on overtime
The Employment Standards Act provides basic conditions of employment for workers under provincial jurisdiction throughout British Columbia. Although most of these standards are fairly clear, one area of frequent confusion is with respect to overtime. (In PDF)
Termination notice awarded beyond expiry of fixed term
In a recent decision, the Alberta Court of Appeal considered the difference between constructive dismissal and simply not renewing a fixed-term employment contract. (In PDF)
Stigma keeps mental illness under wraps
Workers have mixed feelings about mental illness at work, according to a new survey by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto.
Managing Editor at First Reference Inc.
Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B., is a trained lawyer called to the Quebec bar in 1988 and is still a member in good standing. She practiced business, employment and labour law until 1999. For over 20 years, Yosie has been the Managing Editor at First Reference. She manages the PolicyPro Human Resources and Internal Controls editions, The Human Resources Advisor editions, PaySource and the HRinfodesk news service as well as the blogs. Marie-Yosie (a.k.a. Yosie) is a recognized and respected author, with an extensive background in human resources, employment and labour across the country.
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