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You’re trying to land Bob. He’s good. You want him. In the interview you say: “We do bonuses every year — everyone gets one. It’s part of the culture here.” Bob accepts the offer. Signs the contract. Starts Monday. Two years later, times are tight. You skip the bonus. Bob […]
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You terminate Bob. Severance in hand — exactly what the contract says: four weeks. Your lawyer drafted it two years ago. You paid good money for it. You’re confident. Bob’s lawyer sends a letter two weeks later. The termination clause? Unenforceable. One bad sentence and the whole thing fell apart. […]
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You need to update Bob’s employment contract. Maybe your lawyer told you the old termination clause won’t hold up. Maybe you’ve added new policies. Maybe you just want everyone on the same terms. So you print out a new contract, hand it to Bob, and ask him to sign it. […]
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You promoted Bob six months ago. Gave him a raise, a new title, more responsibility. You sent him a nice email congratulating him on the promotion. Fast-forward to today: you let Bob go. Hand him the severance outlined in his original employment contract. Done. Two weeks later, Bob’s lawyer sends […]
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Bob was a problem. Everyone knew it. Late constantly. Attitude issues. That incident with the client you’re still apologizing for. You finally pulled the trigger. Terminated for cause. No severance. Two weeks later, a lawyer’s letter arrives disagreeing with your assessment of “cause.” Turns out “everyone knew he was terrible” […]
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You let Bob go. Finally. You Googled “severance pay Canada.” You paid two weeks’ termination pay. Done. Three months later, a letter from Bob’s lawyer lands in your inbox. That’s the moment you find out there are two severance systems in Canada — and you only knew about one. […]
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It used to be simple. You’d write up your HR policies once, stick them in a binder, and forget about them until someone quit or spilled coffee on page six. Then everything changed. Now, every time a politician sneezes, there’s a new employment standard to keep up with — leaves, […]
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Learning Objectives By the end of this session, participants will: Why every company ends up with a “Bob” Employment law basics: types of terminations and why they matter What to have in place before you ever consider terminating someone How to terminate without cause (and avoid costly mistakes) When and […]
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Learning Objectives By the end of this session, participants will: Understand statutory leave obligations under The BC Employment Standards Act Recognize when human rights obligations extend beyond ESA minimums Know what medical information they can and cannot request Understand how to manage extended absences without escalating legal risk Apply a […]
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Learning Objectives By the end of this session, participants will: Understand why traditional annual performance reviews are ineffective Clarify who owns performance: the manager or the employee Define what a true accountability system looks like Learn how to build a culture of accountability Recognize when to step back and when […]
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Learning Objectives By the end of this session, participants will: Identify the most common hiring mistakes made in small business Understand the fundamentals of the Topgrading methodology Learn how to use scorecards to define success before hiring Develop structured interview question strategies Conduct proper reference checks that reveal real information […]
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Learning Objectives By the end of this session, participants will: Understand why a complete policy manual is a legal risk management tool, not an HR formality Identify the core components of a defensible policy manual Recognize which policies are legally required in British Columbia Understand WCB expectations Identify common policy […]
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Learning Objectives By the end of this session, participants will: Understand the legal difference between an offer letter and an employment contract Identify the essential components of a legally defensible agreement Distinguish between contracts for new vs. existing employees Understand legal consideration and enforceability principles Recognize the difference between ESA […]
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Now Live Inside RascalHR RascalHR was built around a simple idea: If you document employment properly from the beginning, you dramatically reduce risk at the end. For years, we’ve helped Canadian employers build strong foundations with: ✔️ Best-practice Job Descriptions ✔️ Compliant Employment Contracts ✔️ Full Employee Policy Manuals Now […]
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We’re excited to announce our 2026 HR Compliance & Management Webinar Series, designed specifically for business owners who want to reduce risk, stay compliant, and strengthen their people practices. This 6-part online series delivers practical, legally grounded HR education tailored to the realities of running a small business. Each 60-minute session is focused […]
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A job description can either attract the right candidates — or create confusion, turnover, and unnecessary legal exposure. Done well, it helps you hire smarter and manage performance clearly. Done poorly, it can undermine flexibility, create accommodation problems, or complicate termination decisions. Let’s make sure yours works for you — […]
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You thought 90 days meant “easy exit”? Not if provincial Employment Standards has anything to say about it. Most Canadian employers assume the probation period is a built-in grace window. Give the new hire 90 days. If it doesn’t work out, we cut ties — clean and simple. Right? Not […]
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You’re sipping your morning coffee, scrolling Instagram, when something familiar catches your eye. A new account is offering exactly what your company does — same niche, eerily similar language, and even the same stock photo you used on your last campaign. And then you see it. It’s Bob. Your employee. […]
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Let’s be real. No one likes firing people. It’s awkward, uncomfortable, and if you do it wrong, you could end up with a wrongful dismissal claim that drains your bank account faster than a botched product launch. Terminating an employee in Canada isn’t as simple as a “You’re fired!” and […]
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When it comes to creating job descriptions and employment agreements, businesses today have more options than ever. In fact, a recent survey found that 60% of business leaders plan to enhance their HR departments with AI and automation within the next 5 years. It’s clear the HR tech landscape is […]
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Running a small business is a wild ride—one minute, you’re celebrating a big win, and the next, you’re knee-deep in paperwork wondering if you accidentally hired an employee as a contractor (uh-oh). HR compliance isn’t exactly the fun part of scaling a business, but messing it up? That’s a one-way […]
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