What’s So Private About Computer Misuse?

By Robert Smithson Last week, this column addressed the reasons of the Supreme Court of Canada relating to employees’ use of their employer’s computers for...

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My Information, Your Information

By Robert Smithson Many employers provide their staff with electronic devices with which to perform duties. From cellular telephones to laptop computers, these are now...

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Employees Are Not Responsible for Theft

By Robert Smithson Another tragic death involving a gas station attendant occurred recently in Ontario. For B.C. residents, it was a grim reminder of events...

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Working Hard or Hardly Working?

By Robert Smithson The summer Olympics are finally over and the four-year period of hand-wringing over Canadian medal results has just begun. Amidst all the...

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Avoiding the Term Contract Trap

By Robert Smithson It’s the time of year when many employers are filling out their seasonal workforce. The mistake of routinely hiring employees on “one...

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Employment Insurance: A Very Sensitive Subject

By Robert Smithson Our federal government’s recent introduction of proposed reforms to the employment insurance system has prompted the expected furor from both sides of...

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Think Twice Before Hiring Your Spouse

By Robert Smithson In smaller businesses, such as professional offices, achieving the right mix of boss and staff is critical. Losing that sometimes hard-won balance...

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Five Things Managers Need to Know

By Robert Smithson Employers commonly give department managers the authority to make employment-related decisions for their own staff. Even when a company has an in-house...

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