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Employer wrongly relied on probation clause to retract offer of employment
The Supreme Court of British Columbia recently found that an employer could not rely on the probation clause of the employment contract to terminate the employee without any obligation to pay damages in lieu of notice.
Employees struggling to balance work and eldercare
A recent Conference Board of Canada report shows that employees who struggle to balance work and eldercare can experience elevated stress levels, absenteeism and work interruptions, which translate into missing work, taking and making phone calls related…
Protecting your right to impose temporary layoffs
When it comes to downsizing, restructuring, or otherwise cost-cutting, employers may consider temporary or permanent layoffs. While temporary layoffs can…
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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