In Canada, businesses and NFPs have leverage on just two things: employment contracts and the compliant policy manual. Beyond that, the laws and policies in this country are stacked in favour of the employee. During this talk, Darcy will explore the risks of not having proper contracts. This includes contracts that have not been updated to reflect recent common law rules in Canada.
Key Takeaways:
- Why the employment agreement is critical to the employment relationship
- Key differences between US and Canadian employment terms
- Key must-have to be included in your employment agreement
- Legal pitfalls and considerations that employers must be aware of
- Restrictive covenants and applicable case law that will affect enforceability
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