by John M. Figol | Mar 30, 2020 | Employment
For many businesses the onset of Covid-19 has resulted in loss of work, cancellation of contracts and in some cases even a cessation of all business activity. Most of us are familiar with layoffs in the context of a unionized environment. One of the most common...
by John M. Figol | Jun 25, 2018 | Cannabis, Employment, General
Following extensive public consultations with Canadians, provincial and territorial governments and Indigenous communities, Bill C-45 — or the Cannabis Act (Act) — passed in the Senate on June 19, 2018 and received Royal Assent on June 21, 2018. This historic vote...
by John M. Figol | Feb 27, 2018 | Cannabis, Employment, General
With the anticipation of the Cannabis Act (Act) becoming law this summer, the production, sale, possession and use of marijuana for recreational purposes may become legal in Canada. And this means many questions for Canadian employers on how to respond to this...
by John M. Figol | Jan 26, 2018 | Contracts & Drafting, Employment, General
A common misconception amongst business owners is that employment agreements with employees aren’t necessary because all legal rights are set out in the Employment Standards Act 2000 (ESA). The ESA outlines the minimum standards that employees and employers must...
by Ross Rumbell Business Law | Nov 3, 2017 | Employment, General
Many companies, particularly those in the tech sector, are built with their eventual sale in mind. And on the way, those same companies often need to raise capital from professional investors. In both of these situations, the necessary transaction documents will...
