Incorporating a Business in Canada
Despite the higher start-up costs and administrative requirements, incorporation offers many benefits to a business such as the creation of a separate legal entity, limited liability, lower [...]
Lister Beaupré can now assist in legal matters in the Northwest Territories
Lister Beaupré is proud to announce that as of January 30, 2018, the Managing Partner of Lister Beaupré, Andrew Lister, has been called to the Bar of the Northwest Territories. We would be happy [...]
Lister Beaupré staff, lawyers, friends and family participated in Shoebox Project
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Independent Contractor Entitled to Balance of Contract Despite Early Termination Clause
By NIGEL McKECHNIE Some employers prefer to place employees on independent contractor agreements because benefits are twofold: i) this type of contract allows for flexibility; and ii) employers [...]
Immigrating as a Skilled Worker
By SOGOL NASERIAN The Government of Canada introduced a few notable changes to the Express Entry system, which came into effect on June 6, 2017. These changes were: 1. Applicants can now collect [...]
If a termination clause potentially violates the Employment Standards Act, the entire employment contract will be void
By SAMARA BELITZKY The Court of Appeal for Ontario has recently confirmed that if the application of a termination clause potentially violates the Employment Standards Act, 2000, S. O. [...]
Not on the Menu: Ontario Human Rights Commission releases report on sexualized and gender-based dress codes in Ontario restaurants
By SAMARA BELITZKY On March 8, 2017, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (“OHRC”) reinforced International Women’s Day by releasing its report on sexualized and gender-based dress codes [...]
Workplace Investigations: Why hire an External Workplace Investigator
BY GRACE H. SKOWRONSKI With the recent influx of large organizations announcing imminent workplace investigations and the release of high-profile workplace investigation reports flooding [...]
Past Behaviour Should be an Indicator of Future Behaviour (at least when it comes to an employer’s practice of handling employment status during a workplace investigation)
By Grace H. Skowronski A recent labour case has confirmed that if an employer has a practice of placing employees on paid leave pending a workplace investigation and the employer’s [...]
