A study published in 2015 revealed that 44% of the time spent by employees on the internet is for personal reasons, which represents 50 minutes per day per employee. Using the internet and social media is now part of the daily routine of a great many workers, which means that employers are going to have to learn to deal with and adapt to this new reality.
In its recent decision in Teva Canada Limited v. Bank of Montreal, the Ontario Court of Appeal revisited defences available to banks under the Bills of Exchange Act in cases of employee cheque fraud. Finding in favour of the appellant banks, the Court of Appeal found that companies that fail to put in place and follow cheque approval policies may be deprived of their strict liability recourse against the banks. Teva has now filed an application for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada, whose decision is pending.
Drones: A Canadian Legal and Regulatory Perspective – A Balanced Approach Between Safety and Innovation
The increased use and rapidly progressing technology of unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs, also known as drones, make them a growing part of the aviation industry. As their popularity increases, however, so does the possibility of interference with traditional, manned aircraft. Thus, there are currently unique challenges in regulating the safe integration of UAVs into Canadian airspace.
This article originally appeared in French in the February 2016 issue of VigieRT, an online publication of the Quebec Order of Certified Human Resources Professionals.
In Quebec, it is well established that every employee is legally required to be loyal to his or her employer. This premise assures the employer of a certain degree of protection, but the question is, how much? Given the increasing mobility of employees, it is important to know what an employer is entitled to expect from an employee, particularly where the latter decides to leave to join a competitor. The Quebec Court of Appeal reviewed the scope of the duty of loyalty in its recent decision Traffic Tech International inc. v. Milgram et Compagnie ltée. Before examining the decision, it is worth recalling what this duty consists of.
Since 2010, any contractor that enters into a contract with a public body for $25,000 or more has had to obtain a certificate from Revenu Québec (a “CRQ”).
In 2011, this requirement was broadened to include front-line subcontractors, i.e. subcontractors as opposed to sub-subcontractors.
Recently, the requirement was broadened yet again, this time to cover private-sector construction contracts.
The acquisition or sale of a fish and game outfitting business can be a complex affair involving overlapping financial, legal and tax issues for both the seller and the purchaser. In such matters it is essential to seek the advice of professionals able to guide you throughout the process.