Baker McKenzie partner Susan Eandi introduces Chris Burkett from Toronto to talk about employment laws in Canada and give an overview of what’s changed in 2017 as well as what we can expect in 2018.
Key Takeaways:
President Obama signed the Defend Trade Secrets Act into law on Wednesday, adding another layer of protection for companies’ trade secrets and garnering near-unanimous support in Congress. So what’s in this legislation that managed to bring the parties together, and more importantly, what does it mean for employers? Here are 5 key takeaways from the DTSA.
Continue Reading The Defend Trade Secrets Act – Making a Federal Case of It
Conducting a layoff can be a difficult and delicate process. The first step in any layoff is to determine which employees will be terminated. In the current business environment, the last thing any employer wants is an employee bringing suit! So, how can employers start off on the right foot to avoid a lawsuit by a disgruntled former employee?
Continue Reading Selecting Which Employees to Lay Off at Home and Abroad – RIF Series
