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 June 15, 2011 Happy Birthday Canada! What Are Your Obligations To Your Employees On Canada Day? “Canada Day” celebrates the anniversary of Canada becoming a country. It also means fireworks and the year’s biggest national party. Furthermore, Canada Day is classified as a “Public Holiday” pursuant to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”). Customer Service Standard Compliance: One Year To Go – Will You Be Ready?
Through the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the “AODA”), Ontario is working towards making the province accessible for people with disabilities by 2025, by developing accessibility standards. Terminated Employee Received Statutory Termination and Severance Pay Even Though Common Law “Just Cause” Existed for Termination
The case of Oosterbosch v. FAG Aerospace Inc., a recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, raises concerns for employers who terminate employees for just cause, even when the Courts uphold the termination on this basis.
Hot Off the Press: Supreme Court of Canada Confirms First to Use Principle for Trade-marks
For the first time since 2006, the Supreme Court of Canada ("SCC") has issued a decision on trade-marks law (Masterpiece Inc. v Alavida Lifestyles Inc. 2011 SCC 27). In a nutshell, this case deals with a company’s right to obtain a trade-mark registration in Canada where a similar trade-mark (albeit unregistered) is already in use in the Canadian marketplace.
What's New at KMB Ian J. Wick and Ashlee Froese are contributing authors to RGD Ontario's Professional Handbook. RGD is in the process of developing a third edition of The Business of Graphic Design: A Professional's Handbook In 2001, RGD released The Business of Graphic Design: A Professional's Handbook. A second edition was released in 2004. The first of its kind, this Handbook was, and still is, the only comprehensive guide to maintaining a graphic design business in Canada. The Business of Graphic Design has made a vital contribution to the professionalism of the Canadian design industry. RGD is thrilled to be developing the third edition, scheduled for release in January 2012. The new edition will cover a range of topics, including: project and design management, pricing, hiring and staffing, marketing creative services, job hunting, business start-up, intellectual property and industry trends. Additional features include new forms and sample agreements, sample job descriptions and more. As always, the Handbook is used in the curriculum of college and university graphic design programs across Canada. We will be publishing 5,000 copies with the generous in-kind sponsorship of our Print Partner, Flast Reproductions; our Paper Partner, Domtar, and our Bindery Partner, Anstey Book Binding. (We are in the process of identifying potential R.G.D.- member Design Partner). RGD Board Member Bob Hambly R.G.D., Creative Director and Founder of Hambly & Woolley, stressed the importance of the Handbook in professional practice. "Whether you are starting your career as a graphic designer or you are a seasoned pro, the RGD Professional Handbook is the source to turn to when you need guidance running your business." Ron Beltrame R.G.D., Coordinator and Professor of the Graphic Design Program at Cambrian College, explained the use of the book in schools. “We find the RGD Professional Handbook to be an indispensable resource in all levels of our design curriculum. Students in first year use it to gain a general understanding of the scope of their chosen profession, while graduating students utilize it as a valuable resource for structuring their freelance practices and guiding their professional conduct. We look forward to the new edition with great anticipation.” Authors for the new edition include John-Pierre Lacroix R.G.D., President, Shikatani Lacroix Brandesign Inc.; Ashlee Froese, Lawyer & Trademark Agent, Keyser Mason Ball, LLP; Eli Gembom, Manager, Segal LLP; Ian Wick, Partner, Keyser Mason Ball, LLP; Ilise Benun, Founder, Marketing Mentor; Stephen Hodges, President, Creative Niche Inc., and Judith Gregory R.G.D., Professor, George Brown College. An Editorial Board of 12 professionals working across the country in the field of graphic design are in the process of reviewing and directing the content of the new chapters. New Way To Register For Our Seminars & Training To reduce the amount of email flowing to your In Box, notice of all KMB law seminars, training and presentations will be included in our newsletter. No more individual blasts, save for short-turnaround urgent information we feel would really be of benefit to you. In the right side panel of every kmb notes we will list the presentation topic and date. Click through this byte and you will find full details of the discussion as well as registration information. Full details can be found here»
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