All too often in separation situations, one or both of the parties head for the barricades and do things far more than necessary to protect themselves. I sometimes call these actions “take offs”. For example: He takes her off of his health insurance coverage available at work. She takes him…
Workplaces work when people feel safe, included, and free to pursue opportunities based on their merit. They work when sound rules, processes, and procedures are followed — by everyone. Discrimination, harassment, exclusion, conflicts of interest, and other infractions create unsafe and/or unfair work conditions and may result in investigations. What…
Walking into a divorce lawyer’s office can be daunting; many people feel overwhelmed, nervous — and confused. What’s going to happen? Every separation, divorce, and individual is different, but when you know what to expect from the process, it can help set your mind at ease. Before Your Meeting Making…
On October 23, 2018 the Ontario Ford government announced plans to repeal a number of the changes to employment legislation previously brought in by the Wynne government. The Ford government announced plans for an act, titled the ‘Making Ontario Open for Business Act’, which would repeal a bulk of the…
Is Your Workplace Ready For The Legalization Of Cannabis? On Monday August 13, 2018, the Ontario government announced recreational cannabis will be sold online to coincide with the coming into force of Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act, which legalizes the recreational use of cannabis, on October 17, 2018. The Ontario…
Congratulations, you’ve just welcomed a bundle of joy into your life! Now that you are preparing to go back to work, you may also be a bundle of nerves. It is certainly an adjustment, and some worry is to be expected. One concern you should not have to contend with,…
Divorce (and separation) is an intensely emotional, personal process; it can feel very difficult to open the curtain and let someone behind the scenes. This is why it’s essential that you don’t just choose any family lawyer. You need a partner with whom you can work openly and honestly. How…
As an entrepreneur or small business owner, you are used to juggling multiple balls. From sales and fulfillment to answering the phones and cleaning up, you do it all. Even HR. But this is like juggling with fire. Much harder — and a lot more risky. How do you avoid…
Divorce: when approached the wrong way it can be contentious, adversarial, and costly — both financially and emotionally. The traditional approach often leaves both parties bitter and angry; it is designed as me vs. them. Collaborative practice (a.k.a. collaborative divorce) shifts this dynamic, opening the opportunity for a cooperative, fair,…
When you’re about to start a new job, you may experience a flood of thoughts and emotions. Excitement. Eagerness. Trepidation. Perhaps a bit of anxiety. But one feeling you should not have, especially when it comes to your employment contract or offer letter, is confusion. Before you sign, make sure…
