It's #GivingTuesday . If you are financially able, please consider giving to any cause that you care about. As we are (possibly) heading into a recession, the need is great and no gift is too small. If you're not financially able, please consider donating your time #philanthropy

The expiry of the temporary layoff period during the pandemic led to a without cause termination, a BC court concludes. It also permits the deduction of CERB from wrongful dismissal damages: thelawyersdaily.ca/employment/art… CommLaw

I know it's not summer Sean Bawden, but can we get another #LawSummerSanta going for the holidays?

So? Did you give? #GivingTuesday

It's goal-setting time in many companies. Do you set goals with a #GrowthMindset? Here are two strategies to help you get there: bit.ly/3gRlTmH

Losing comes with emotional stress, especially for lawyers. Here are a few tips for managing this stress: bit.ly/3Fk7lFK

EQ is more than a buzz word. Here are five tactics to help develop #EmotionalIntelligence in your team and contribute to your team's growth and morale. bit.ly/3gWLLxm

And on that note, have a good weekend everyone!

One of my favourite things about December is all the Best Books lists that come out. I love a good read. In a good year I only manage to read 12-15 non-law books, but I keep an ongoing list in case I have time one day. Spam me with your Best Books of 2022 list please!

And while we're on the topic of the best of 2022, looking for podcast recommendations - nothing law related please!

The best part of coming back from vacation? Planning the next one! Do unlimited vacation policies lead to reduced productivity? I've seen employees take LESS vcn time with unlimited policies. Looking for others' perspectives. *Photo of the beautiful beach I visited last week.

Who is more important - your customers or your employees? Good employees promote your business with confidence and pride which helps to bring in new customers, retain them and instills confidence in customers to refer their contacts to your business. entrepreneur.com/leadership/the…

Happy #IWD2023 to all the women leaders, professionals, bosses, moms, innovators, nurturers, role models, cheerleaders, partners, team players, friends, mentors and awesome multi-taskers who are part of my village!

Ontario passes legislation to address staff to student sexual misconduct. Here is what you need to know from Maciej Lipinski. buff.ly/3K14UsF

Phew… bcs if the #leafs would’ve been shut out, I’m not sure I’d be able to handle the mental anguish in this house.

Great constitutional discussion on the The Globe and Mail The Decibel podcast Errol Mendes LSM! I learned a thing or two!

Delicious brew sent (and already delivered!) from Bellwoods Brewery and donations made to CMHA York Region & South Simcoe and Heart & Stroke. Thank you once again Sean Bawden for organizing #LawSummerSanta2024!

Thank you to my secret elf J. Mathers McHenry for this exquisite gathering of all things that are yummy! Happy Friday indeed. And thanks to Sean Bawden for another successful #LawSummerSanta2024!

Another year, another list - here are the top Ontario employment law decisions of 2024.