November 9, 2023 by Leon Sacks
Partnership – dotting the i’s: identity, integration & incentives
Perhaps second only to brand and reputation, partners represent a law firm’s most valuable asset.
Recent Publications
Recent Publications
November 1, 2022 by Kimber Amping
Gratuities and tips – time to revisit payroll practices
Tips are in the news, again! Recently, a restaurant’s tips policy made it all the way to the Federal Court of Appeal to decide whether the service staff tips are subject to Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Employment Insurance (EI). With customers increasingly tipping electronically, the decision in this appeal is very relevant.
October 22, 2021 by John F. Oakey
Government announces targeted COVID-19 support measures
On October 21, 2021, two days before most of the Federal government’s COVID-19 recovery programs were set to expire on October 23rd, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced the expansion of these programs under a more targeted approach. This announcement was subsequently supported by information published by the Department of Finance on their website.
June 22, 2021 by Leigh-Anne Finch
How to attract and retain talent in the new labour market
As society advances through the pandemic, 2021 could see the highest number of people (re)entering the workforce and changing jobs in recorded history.
January 6, 2020 by Leigh-Anne Finch
Remote work arrangements: considerations for success
The past few decades have seen the accelerated growth of remote work arrangements, from roles traditionally performed off-site to a trendy and popular fringe benefit. This perk was largely offered by progressive organizations to its previously on-site workers. Today, remote work arrangements are no longer a passing trend, but an option that employees across Canada’s diverse industries expect to be offered. A 2018 study by Indeed revealed that 62 per cent of Canadian employers offer some type of remote work option. It is now less a question of whether employers should offer a remote work option, than how employers can ensure the success of their remote work program. Softchoice’s 2017 study “Collaboration Unleashed” revealed that 74 per cent of workers would be enticed to quit their jobs for the chance to work remotely more often.
May 28, 2019 by Kari Viglasky
The talent acquisition time bomb
At Baker Tilly, we believe there are people solutions that can help your business thrive. Canadians are facing the daunting realities outlined below, but we know that knowledge is power. By taking proactive measures, we can provide valuable support to our clients in their pursuit of excellence. Here are some of the major issues we are facing, along with recommendations that will assist in your continued success.
July 26, 2017 by Jesse Genereaux
What is a Retirement Compensation Arrangement (“RCA”)?
An RCA is a plan that is funded by contributions from employers and employees to a custodian who manages the funds. RCAs are used to fund the retirement of an employee, their loss of employment or a substantial change in the services that they provide.
Employee stock options: do we have an agreement?
In the fall of 2015, the Liberal government threatened to end the preferential tax treatment for certain employee stock options. But after much opposition, Finance Minister Morneau eventually backed off. In 2016, the Canada Revenue Agency issued comments on those rules, following up on the Tax Court’s decision in Transalta v. The Queen (2012 TCC 86).