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August 24, 2017 Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Notice, Damages and Settlements, Payroll, Pensions and Benefits, Union Relations, Wages and Compensation

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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…

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Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor

Managing Editor at First Reference Inc.

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 18 years, Yosie has been the Managing Editor of the following publications, Human Resources Advisor, Human Resources PolicyPro, HRinfodesk and Accessibility Standards PolicyPro from First Reference. Yosie is one of Canada’s best known and most respected HR authors, with an extensive background in employment and labour across the country. Read more