Human Resources 101

J. Talbott, LL.B., offers a quick rundown of the differences between Canadian and American employment law.

“What do you mean we can’t just fire her?” It is a question often asked by American managers coming to grips with Canada’s employment laws. And, as American corporations continue to open branches in Canada, or simply buy Canadian companies, this question and others like it are begging to be answered. So, offered as a primer for Americans managing employees in Canada, this article will cover some of the key differences between employment law in the two countries.

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