Owning a franchise can be a rewarding business opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs. By investing in an established brand, franchise owners gain access to proven systems...

I recently started a new job and the employment contract says we need to give one month's notice. Right away I knew it wasn't a good work environment and I wanted to leave.

Since January 1, 2022, amendments to The Human Rights Code have given the Executive Director of the Manitoba Human Rights Commission (MHRC) the power to dismiss a complaint without investigating it if, in their opinion...

For decades, thousands of Canadians have owned cottages on land leased from First Nations. Many have bought, sold, renovated, and passed these properties down through generations, often treating them much like any other cottage.

Manitoba is a taking the provincial lead in the "public interest" that there should not be any restrictions, either directly or indirectly that restricts the use of land for a grocery store or a supermarket.

Short-Term Rentals ("STR"), commonly just bed and breakfasts, have been all the craze over the past decade or so with the advent of Airbnb, Vrbo, and the like, surviving the pandemic...

One of the HR staff at our company recently asked me if I was planning to get pregnant soon. She was really casual about it, so I'm not even sure if it was on purpose, or if she was actually trying to dig for info.

The Safe Access to Abortion Services Act (or Bill 8) was given a final reading in the Manitoba Legislature in early June 2024. Once it is proclaimed into law, Bill 8 will prohibit a variety...

I was already thinking of quitting my job when my department was restructured. I've ended up in a different role that actually has fewer responsibilities but with the same...

Manitoba Employers should prepare to comply with recent amendments to the Workplace Safety and Health Regulation, requiring employers to provide menstrual products at no cost to employees in Manitoba workplaces.

New legislation has just been passed by the Manitoba Legislature repealing The Retail Holiday Business Closures Act, among other changes affecting retail businesses operating in Manitoba.

In the age of online anonymity, individuals can easily post harmful and defamatory content without revealing their identity.

People often use these terms interchangeably. For the average person there seems to be little distinction. But when you are buying or selling a property...

I have been tasked by my supervisor to find volunteers for three-hour shifts greeting guests at a regular monthly event that my company will host. Greeting will only be done by volunteers.

With the August 3, 2021 announcement of further changes to Public Health Orders, we are moving closer to a "Post-Pandemic" Manitoba.

When buying an existing dental practice, you're investing in more than just equipment and office space—you're acquiring the goodwill, patient relationships, and reputation...

A probationary period gives an employer the chance to evaluate a new employee during the early days of the employment relationship.

I accepted a job offer a few days ago, but another company I was also interviewing with just offered me a much better position. Aside from burning bridges with that first company, do I have any obligation...

The Manitoba Court of Appeal's recent decision in McCallum v Saputo, 2021 MBCA 62, provided a much needed confirmation of the status of the law in Manitoba with respect to an employer's obligations to an employee when dismissing for cause.

Most employers have policies, practices or collective agreement language that say when sick notes may be required to verify an absence from work for medical reasons. A new law is on its way that will upend common...