Howard Levitt

1 week ago | financialpost.com | Howard Levitt

Some lawyers talk a tough game on social media, making themselves appear to be fearless, indefatigable warriors, even heroes. But the reality is often dramatically different. A client should review a lawyer’s actual performance, not how they choose to advertise themselves on social media. One such tough-talking lawyer I know posts so much on social media you sometimes wonder how they have time to practice. And new clients are assured of the value of their cases to the point of exaggeration.

1 week ago | shrm.org | Howard Levitt

Ensuring compliance with employment laws in Canada not only reduces liability but also fosters a fair and transparent workplace. Amid all the economic uncertainty — tariffs, stock market instability, and an impending federal election — U.S. and Canadian employers are increasingly resorting to laying off their workers. In doing so, many are exposing long-standing but risky employment practices, particularly in how they classify workers — as independent contractors or employees.

1 week ago | financialpost.com | Howard Levitt |Alexis Lemajic

With the first quarter of the year in the rearview mirror and a certain “out with the old, in with the new” feeling in the air, there is no better time for a little spring cleaning. Most companies will by now have concrete metrics as to their financial performance, and also a good indication of their employees’ productivity. Optimal performance and employee cost management is critical as companies look to forecast successes and curb costs over the next three quarters.

1 week ago | financialpost.com | Howard Levitt

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3 weeks ago | financialpost.com | Puneet Tiwari |Howard Levitt

The distinction is more than just a label. The misclassification of employees as independent contractors carries significant legal and financial consequences for employers, which often only come to light after the terminations. Employers generally misclassify workers as independent contractors to avoid payroll taxes and other statutory obligations.