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Deferred Compensation Plans: Take Time Now to Ensure Compliance with Section 409A

By jessica Dec 1, 2007 Uncategorized

Updated: Dec 1, 2007

Internal Revenue Code Section 409A regulates deferred compensation plans and other arrangements, including severance plans, annual bonus payments, long-term incentive arrangements, stay bonuses, and settlement agreements upon termination. Section 409A rules govern compensation that was deferred or became vested after Jan. 1, 2005. Because employers have faced many difficulties trying to comply with these rules, […]

And the Winner Is!

By Julie Elgar Feb 11, 2008 That's What She Said

Updated: Feb 11, 2008

The people have spoken.  And, as you might have guessed, the worst HR moment in The Office occurred when Michael handed out the Kama Sutra to all employees during a staff meeting. What a human resources nightmare. On a related note, I’m encouraged to hear that the writers guild and the studios have reached a tentative agreement.  […]

Make E-Learning Feedback a Vital Component to Progression

By Annette Young Nov 17, 2017 Talent

Updated: Nov 17, 2017

All who have attended a training course will want to understand how well they did within the session. Have they learned the right information? Did they fully understand it and are they able to take this information going forward and use it within the workplace?

6th Circuit Upholds Health Reform’s Individual Mandate

By Todd Leeuwenburgh Jun 29, 2011 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jun 29, 2011

A three-judge panel from the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals just upheld health reform’s controversial mandate that all individuals buy a minimum of health insurance or pay a penalty, saying that individual mandate is a valid exercise of Congress’ authority. This is the first appeals court ruling on such a challenge. … so 1-0 for […]

New Simplified Process for More Foreign Workers Entering Quebec

By Gilda Villaran Mar 19, 2012 Northern Exposure

Updated: Mar 19, 2012

By Gilda Villaran On February 24, 2012, a new simplified process for certain foreign workers seeking entry to the Province of Quebec was announced. Instead of applying to only seven information technology occupations, as before, the simplified process will apply to 44 occupations in a variety of fields. This is an important development not only […]

Accommodation Doesn’t Prevent Corporate Reorganization

By Northern Exposure Jan 31, 2011 Northern Exposure

Updated: Jan 31, 2011

By Jennifer Shepherd and Gulu Punia It’s a common question. A Canadian employer is restructuring and an absent employee is affected. Can the employer fire the employee if he or she is on disability or other leave? A recent Federal Court of Canada decision, Tutty v. MTS Allstream Inc., has confirmed that the answer is […]

Quebec City shootings: What can we learn from this tragedy?

By Brian Smeenk, Fasken Feb 2, 2017 Northern Exposure

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

By Brian Smeenk Six innocent men were shot in the back while praying in a Quebec City mosque on January 29. The apparently racially motivated act of violence makes us all pause to reflect. How could this happen? In a peaceful city like that? In a peaceful country like Canada? What is happening in our […]