The importance of fact-checking résumés
As the competition for jobs increases during these tough economic times, many job applicants are tempted to bend the truth by embellishing or omitting information on their résumés. That is why it is...
View ArticleHiring without hassles: recruiting and retaining the best employees while...
“I’m the manager, I can hire anyone I want,” is a phrase that Human Resources professionals have heard many times. Employers do have every right to choose the employees that they want, but Human...
View ArticleThe impact of human rights legislation on the interview process
Many H.R. Departments pride themselves on the skill with which they can interview prospective employees in order to assess their qualifications for the position being advertised, the fit of the...
View ArticleDon’t make promises you can’t keep (even inadvertent ones) – a good lesson...
The recent decision of the BC Supreme Court in Feldstein v. 364 Northern Development Corporation provides a cautionary tale for well-meaning employers seeking to provide compensation and benefits...
View Article“Asking for trouble”: BC Human Rights Tribunal considers whether interview...
The interview process can be a legal minefield for employers. One false step, one inappropriate question can give rise to a human rights complaint alleging that the employer has discriminated against...
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