TVA Layoff and Media Industry Transformation
Why leads to TVA Layoff it’s workforce? TVA Group, a prominent Montreal-based broadcaster, has made a significant announcement that reflects its response to the evolving media landscape. The company is …
Who owns the online me, anyway?
Controlling Internet misuse at work was a problem for employers a decade ago. Today, however, it is controlling what employees write and post on their online social media profiles. This is because instead of simply surfing the Web at work, employees now spend much of their time tweeting, surfing Facebook or blogging. And, given the potential for social media content to go viral, negative comments on Twitter, Facebook and blogs can be far more destructive.
Starbucks Addresses Homophobia Allegation
“In recent years, there have been many negative outcomes that come from emotionally-driven blog posts, tweets and status updates, but it may turn out that social media outlets can also be a source of accountability for corporations.”
Employers are Watching Your Online Footprint
As social media continues to grow in popularity, the difference between conduct at home and at the office is becoming less clear.
When does office romance become cause for dismissal?
Published By: THE GLOBE AND MAIL The legal fallout from dating at work is back in the headlines after the Royal Bank of Canada dismissed its chief financial officer for alleged misconduct. The …
As Incidents of Hate Speech Rise, When Can Employers Legally Sanction Workers?
Published By: THE GLOBE AND MAIL Incidents of Antisemitism and Islamophobia are drastically rising in Canada in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war and the employment-related legal implications are quickly emerging …
Workplace Laws Won’t Protect You From Being Fired for Making Comments Deemed Hateful Online
Published By: THE GLOBE AND MAIL In the aftermath of the horrific events last weekend in Israel, a wave of Canadians have turned to social media to express their personal opinions. …
Bad Boss Battles: Canada’s Secret Struggle
We undertook a nationwide survey on social media across Canada. 545 people felt passionately enough about the topic to respond to our survey. The findings reveal captivating insights into how …
Mike Babcock Resigns: Blue Jackets’ Coaching Shake-Up
Why Mike Babcock Resigns: The Sudden End to His Coaching Stint Mike Babcock’s tenure as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets came to an abrupt end on a Sunday, …
Twitter Legal Battles: Navigating Layoffs, Lawsuits, and Arbitration
Twitter legal battles unfold as ex-employees seek compensation for mass layoffs. The social media giant laid off thousands of employees following the buy out by Elon Musk. Some of these …