Canadian provinces and territories all administer some form of a workers’ compensation system within their jurisdiction. Funded by employer-paid premiums, these no-fault insurance systems provide wage replacement and medical benefits to injured employees who relinquish their right to sue their employer for losses arising from their injuries. In Ontario, for example, the relevant legislation is … Continue reading
Last year we reported on Ontario’s distinction as the only Canadian province that has not repealed its century-old Bulk Sales Act (the Act). With its goal of creditor protection now served by more modern legislation, the Act is generally viewed as a nuisance, adding time and cost to transactions. However, the wait may soon be … Continue reading
Studies reveal that 50 to 70% of M&A transactions ultimately fail to realize expected synergies and, in fact, many actually dilute shareholder value. One of the causes of M&A failures is that companies often neglect to adequately consider the psychological impact of M&A on their employees. Will I be laid off? Will I be moved … Continue reading
Human capital is a critical component of any merger or acquisition. High profit margins and synergistic gains cannot be realized without key talent who are able to motivate employees to achieve high levels of performance. Although there is no simple solution to retaining top performers, retention strategies should be adopted in any merger or acquisition. … Continue reading