Important Considerations for Your Construction Contracts
It may seem like you have well-laid plans for your construction project but contractor estimates may need detailed consideration. At first glance, such agreements may seem comprehensive – addressing all major issues from pricing to fulfilment. But what does the fine print say? In the event of an unforeseen issue or change, are your best […]
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Starting Up is Only the Beginning of Your Business’s Legal Needs
Your business is registered, its structure defined, with important standard agreements in place to protect it in its relationships. It might seem like the hard part is over, but its only the beginning. You will still need to ensure that your business continuously complies with Ontario’s changing laws over the course of its operation, most […]
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Taking Care to Avoid Discrimination in the Hiring Process
Finding quality candidates for a position in your company can be a daunting task, but these days, getting started with it has been simplified with the ability to simply post an ad online. There are many websites designed specifically for job advertisements. You will likely end up with a pile of candidates to narrow down […]
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Practical Ways to Limit Business Liability and Risk
When people think of risk management for businesses, they often think of insurance. Indeed, there are quite a few types of insurance you may wish to consider in order to protect your business from losses: General and professional liability Commercial property Commercial auto Business interruption Officers and directors Cyber/data breach Product liability Workers’ compensation Business […]
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Workplace Policies to Address Bullying and Toxic Work Environments
Harassment and discrimination can occur in any workplace. Employers ought to be aware of these behaviours and take preventative or ameliorative to protect the well-being of their employees. Your typical bullying behaviour may not be considered discrimination or even harassment but can be just as problematic. What most of us simply label as “bullying” can […]
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3 Essential Legal Protections for Your Business
Starting your own business can be an exciting time. Be it because you’ve worked up the courage to quit a corporate job and delve into your passion full-time, or because you see a business opportunity in a community’s unmet need, you’ll likely be eager to hit the ground running. While enthusiasm will certainly be a […]
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Your Intellectual Property is at Risk Without Protection
Protecting your business may seem more complicated these days than it was for past generations. It was not long ago when a business owner could lock the front door of their building and feel confident that the business was safe from thieves. In modern businesses, however, there are more factors to consider than just tangible […]
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Finding Tax Savings for Your Business
As the end of the year draws near, many companies are busy putting the closing touches on any last-minute transactions, acquisitions, payout, or benefits for the corporation’s year-end. Pretty soon, it will be time to file taxes for 2021, and many business owners want to make sure they have capitalized on any potential tax savings. […]
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Vacation Pay and Terminations
As the year winds down, many employees may be wondering what to do with their remaining vacation days. Some companies may let you carry over your unused vacation days. Others may only let you carry over a certain number of days, and any remaining unused days are lost at the end of the year. If […]
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