Laura Williams
Laura Williams is an employment lawyer and founder of Williams HR Law in Markham, Ont. She has more than 15 years experience providing proactive solutions to employers aimed at reducing workplace exposures to liability and costs that result from ineffective and non-compliant workplace practices.
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Worth the Risk? 3 Questions to Ask Before Hiring Temporary Foreign Workers
TFWs may seem smart now, but the hiring move could hurt you in the long term
4 Tips for a Better Telecommuting Policy
Allowing staff to work from home can work—if you take the right steps
The Invisible Disease 1 in 4 Employees Have
6 smart ways to address the workforce issue that costs Canadian companies billions each year
5 Keys to Safe Company Parties
How to avoid your employee bash leaving a lump of coal in your stockings
Getting Your Employees To Show Up
Curbing employee absenteeism begins with a smart policy approach. Here are 5 keys to get you started
Get It Right on Social-Media Usage at Work
Do's and don'ts to navigate the fine line between pushing productivity and alienating your staff
Don’t Let A Faulty Workplace Investigation Trip You Up!
Not asking these five questions when an employee cries foul could land you in front of a judge and cost you $100,000
The Dangerous Myths of Overtime Pay
Don’t make the common mistakes that lead to unpaid overtime lawsuits. Protect your business with these five simple steps
How Not to Get Sued By Employees
Legal disputes with current and former employees can cripple your business. Here are five pre-emptive measures that can save you money and improve employee relations



