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If you are looking for a fresh and informative take on the issues anyone who works for a living faces on the job,check out the You Work Here Blog. Published nationally by a variety of print and online media, You Work Here is also the subject of a weekly radio segment with host Phil Johnson. To hear what Robert has to say about the working world, tune into AM 1150 in Kelowna Tuesday mornings at 8:50am

 
Jun
27

SHOULD WE ELIMINATE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONS?

A recent edition of the Lawyers’ Weekly contained an article entitled “Human rights commissions: remove them, don’t reform them”.  While I’m sometimes a critic of the work of provincial and federal human rights commissions and tribunals, eliminating them has never struck me as the solution. Read More  Read More

Jun
20

SO YOUR EMPLOYEE IS AN ANARCHIST

You’ve all seen the video and still photos of the regrettable events in downtown Vancouver following the Canucks’ Stanley Cup loss.  But what if, while watching the news, you spotted one of your employees participating in the mayhem? Read More  Read More

Jun
6

SHOULD WORK-LIFE BALANCE BE LEGISLATED?

Recent published reports indicate the Quebec government is getting into the business of promoting work-life balance.  Somewhat concerning is the prospect that this might be its first step towards legislation addressing that topic. Read More  Read More

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