E.I. OPTIONS FOR THE SELF-EMPLOYED
I have received many enquiries of late regarding the recently-implemented opportunity for self-employed persons to opt into the Employment Insurance program. It seems to me that the criteria for participation and the impact of opting in are not widely understood as of yet Read More Read More
SOMETHING OLD AND SOMETHING NEW IN WORKPLACE SAFETY
March 25, 2011 will mark 100 years since the infamous Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire galvanized a movement for social justice. To some, 100 years will seem like a long time but, to others, it may seem like time has barely passed. Read More Read More
WE KNOW WHERE YOU ARE AT ALL TIMES
It seems, more and more often, the subject of my articles is related to the impact of technology on the workplace. One aspect that has triggered an ongoing battle – on the privacy front – is technology allowing the employer to track the whereabouts of employees. Read More Read More
ON-DUTY TEXTING GIVING EMPLOYERS A HEADACHE
In the last week, newspapers have reported the RCMP have launched a crackdown on drivers operating cellular telephones, and that a Toronto bus driver was allegedly caught texting while behind the wheel of a moving bus. Surely, for all employers (and especially those whose employees operate any kind of equipment), the issue of electronic distractions from work duties is significant. Read More Read More