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Grunthal Caring Hands Foodbank
December 17th, 2018
The family of partner, Grant Driedger, participated in the delivery of Christmas hampers in their hometown this past week.
Community Christmas
December 13th, 2018
The lawyers and staff of Smith Neufeld Jodoin LLP are pleased to once again participate in the Community Christmas program. This year we collected funds as an office to assist the program in purchasing the items required for the hampers. A few members of our team also actively participated in the delivery of Christmas hampers around our community. This has become an annual tradition in our… Read More »
Accounting Tips for Executors, Trustees and Attorneys
November 15th, 2018 by Samuel Teichroew
Anyone who holds assets for the benefit of someone else is in a position of trust. These individual controlling the assets are called “Trustees”, and the people entitled to the benefits of those assets are called “beneficiaries”. There are different types of Trustees: executors, administrators for an estate and attorneys acting under a Power of Attorney are a few examples. To promote clarity and ensure… Read More »
Tougher Penalties for Cellphone Use While Driving
November 1st, 2018 by SNJ
As of November 1, 2018, those who choose to use their cell phone while driving will be faced with tougher penalties. If a driver is caught using a cellphone or any other hand-operated electronic device, a mandatory three-day suspension will be issued on the driver. If a second offence occurs within a 10 year period, the suspension will be increased to 7 days for each… Read More »
Legal Pot and Employee-Employer Relationship
October 18th, 2018 by SNJ
As you will have heard, the times have changed. With the legalization of cannabis, becoming effective October 17th, 2018, new questions are popping up. What does this mean, for not just our general privileges, like driving a car, but what about when we’re at work? As an employee, can I expect cannabis consumption to be treated the same as drinking on the job? As an… Read More »
Minimum Wage Increase October 1, 2018
October 3rd, 2018 by Mathieu Lafreniere
In a long forecasted move, the Province of Manitoba has increased the Minimum Wage to $11.35 per hour effective October 1st, 2018. While not a huge increase, business owners should be advised that they must apply it. The requirement to pay a minimum wage is set out in Manitoba’s The Employment Standards Code. Violating the Code can lead to fines up to $25,000.00 and for,… Read More »
