--- title: Audit, Compliance and Risk Blog | STP | STP Editorial Team description: STP's blog giving insight into audit, compliance and risk issues for EHS, business and accounting. --- [![Specialty Technical Publishers](https://blog.stpub.com/hubfs/STP-logo-white-orange.png)](http://www.stpub.com/) - [My Account](http://stponline.stpub.com) - 1-800-251-0381 # Audit, Compliance and Risk Blog ## STP Editorial Team ### Recent Posts ## [CASL Private Right of Action Delayed: Enforcement by CRTC Continues](https://blog.stpub.com/casl-private-right-of-action-delayed-enforcement-by-crtc-continues) Posted by [STP Editorial Team](https://blog.stpub.com/author/stp-editorial-team) on Tue, Aug 01, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.stpub.com/hubfs/images/Spam.jpg) ](https://blog.stpub.com/casl-private-right-of-action-delayed-enforcement-by-crtc-continues) **By Ryan J. Black, Janine MacNeil, Sharon E. Groom, Lyndsay A. Wasser, Rohan Hill** [Read More](https://blog.stpub.com/casl-private-right-of-action-delayed-enforcement-by-crtc-continues) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.stpub.com/casl-private-right-of-action-delayed-enforcement-by-crtc-continues#comments-listing) Tags: [Business & Legal](https://blog.stpub.com/topic/business-legal), [International](https://blog.stpub.com/topic/international), [Internet](https://blog.stpub.com/topic/internet), [Canadian](https://blog.stpub.com/topic/canadian), [casl](https://blog.stpub.com/topic/casl) ## [Major Changes to Ontario’s Employment and Labour Laws Pending](https://blog.stpub.com/major-changes-to-ontarios-employment-and-labour-laws-pending) Posted by [STP Editorial Team](https://blog.stpub.com/author/stp-editorial-team) on Tue, Jul 25, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.stpub.com/hubfs/images/Ontario%20government.jpg) ](https://blog.stpub.com/major-changes-to-ontarios-employment-and-labour-laws-pending) **By Kate Dearden** On May 30, 2017, the Ontario government announced its intention to introduce *The Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017*. This legislation would include significant amendments to the *Employment Standards Act, 2000* (ESA) and the *Labour Relations Act, 1995* (LRA). [Read More](https://blog.stpub.com/major-changes-to-ontarios-employment-and-labour-laws-pending) 3 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.stpub.com/major-changes-to-ontarios-employment-and-labour-laws-pending#comments-listing) Tags: [Employer Best Practices](https://blog.stpub.com/topic/employer-best-practices), [Employee Rights](https://blog.stpub.com/topic/employee-rights), [Canadian](https://blog.stpub.com/topic/canadian) ## [Buyer’s Guide to Active Shooter Coverage](https://blog.stpub.com/buyers-guide-to-active-shooter-coverage) Posted by [STP Editorial Team](https://blog.stpub.com/author/stp-editorial-team) on Tue, May 30, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.stpub.com/hubfs/images/Police%20tape-1.jpg) ](https://blog.stpub.com/buyers-guide-to-active-shooter-coverage) *By Paul Marshall and Karen Masullo* [Read More](https://blog.stpub.com/buyers-guide-to-active-shooter-coverage) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.stpub.com/buyers-guide-to-active-shooter-coverage#comments-listing) Tags: [Workplace violence](https://blog.stpub.com/topic/workplace-violence), [Insurance](https://blog.stpub.com/topic/insurance), [Insurance Claims](https://blog.stpub.com/topic/insurance-claims) ## [Trade Secret Protection in a Digital World](https://blog.stpub.com/trade-secret-protection-in-a-digital-world) Posted by [STP Editorial Team](https://blog.stpub.com/author/stp-editorial-team) on Tue, Feb 28, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.stpub.com/hubfs/images/Laptop.jpg) ](https://blog.stpub.com/trade-secret-protection-in-a-digital-world) While the Internet creates great opportunities for commerce and for sharing information around the world, these blessings can be curses to the holders of trade secrets. The Internet poses a challenge for trade secret holders because it is an open network and it provides for immediate and widespread dissemination of information. [Read More](https://blog.stpub.com/trade-secret-protection-in-a-digital-world) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.stpub.com/trade-secret-protection-in-a-digital-world#comments-listing) Tags: [Business & Legal](https://blog.stpub.com/topic/business-legal), [Internet](https://blog.stpub.com/topic/internet) ## [“Boss, I Need A Week Off"](https://blog.stpub.com/boss-i-need-a-week-off) Posted by [STP Editorial Team](https://blog.stpub.com/author/stp-editorial-team) on Thu, Feb 02, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.stpub.com/hubfs/images/Upset%20man.jpg) ](https://blog.stpub.com/boss-i-need-a-week-off) Every province and territory in Canada provides that an employee may take leave from work pursuant to legislated leaves of absence, and thereafter be reinstated to his or her former position or comparable employment. Some of the leaves commonly given across many provinces include: maternity and paternity leave, adoption leave, bereavement leave, sick leave, and jury duty leave. Other types of leave that may be less known but which are nonetheless recognized in some provinces include emergency leave, leave for reservists, organ donation leave, and, most recently, leave for victims of domestic violence. [Read More](https://blog.stpub.com/boss-i-need-a-week-off) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.stpub.com/boss-i-need-a-week-off#comments-listing) Tags: [Employer Best Practices](https://blog.stpub.com/topic/employer-best-practices), [Employee Rights](https://blog.stpub.com/topic/employee-rights), [Canadian](https://blog.stpub.com/topic/canadian) ## [Constructive Dismissal Claims Due to Employer Conduct](https://blog.stpub.com/constructive-dismissal-claims-due-to-employer-conduct) Posted by [STP Editorial Team](https://blog.stpub.com/author/stp-editorial-team) on Thu, Jul 21, 2016 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.stpub.com/hs-fs/file-362863505-jpg/images/Bullying.jpg) ](https://blog.stpub.com/constructive-dismissal-claims-due-to-employer-conduct) Managers who abuse employees and employers who tolerate such abuse may be subject to law suits and face significant financial penalties if their actions are found to constitute constructive dismissal. [Read More](https://blog.stpub.com/constructive-dismissal-claims-due-to-employer-conduct) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.stpub.com/constructive-dismissal-claims-due-to-employer-conduct#comments-listing) Tags: [Employer Best Practices](https://blog.stpub.com/topic/employer-best-practices), [Employee Rights](https://blog.stpub.com/topic/employee-rights), [Canadian](https://blog.stpub.com/topic/canadian), [directors](https://blog.stpub.com/topic/directors), [directors & officers](https://blog.stpub.com/topic/directors-officers) ## [Employee Suspension: A Legitimate Disciplinary Measure?](https://blog.stpub.com/employee-suspension-a-legitimate-disciplinary-measure) Posted by [STP Editorial Team](https://blog.stpub.com/author/stp-editorial-team) on Thu, May 05, 2016 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Supreme_Court_Canada_cropped.jpg](https://blog.stpub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Supreme_Court_Canada_cropped.jpg?width=152&name=Supreme_Court_Canada_cropped.jpg "Supreme_Court_Canada_cropped.jpg")If you are an employer and are considering using suspension as a disciplinary measure, be aware that the Supreme Court of Canada has indicated that employers do not have unfettered authority to withhold work from their employees and that legitimate business reasons must be shown in the context of any administrative suspension. Absent such reasons, an administrative suspension—even with pay—may be found to be a constructive dismissal. [Read More](https://blog.stpub.com/employee-suspension-a-legitimate-disciplinary-measure) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.stpub.com/employee-suspension-a-legitimate-disciplinary-measure#comments-listing) Tags: [Business & Legal](https://blog.stpub.com/topic/business-legal), [Employer Best Practices](https://blog.stpub.com/topic/employer-best-practices), [Employee Rights](https://blog.stpub.com/topic/employee-rights), [Canadian](https://blog.stpub.com/topic/canadian) ## [Now in Effect: Electronic Logging Device Rules for U.S. Motor Carriers](https://blog.stpub.com/now-in-effect-electronic-logging-device-rules-for-u.s.-motor-carriers) Posted by [STP Editorial Team](https://blog.stpub.com/author/stp-editorial-team) on Tue, Feb 16, 2016 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Trucks.jpg](https://blog.stpub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Trucks.jpg?width=164&name=Trucks.jpg "Trucks.jpg")Effective February 16, 2016, the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has revised the requirements for logging of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers’ hours of service or “HOS.” A motor carrier operating CMVs must install and require each of its drivers to use an electronic logging device (ELD) to record the driver’s duty status no later than December 18, 2017. [Read More](https://blog.stpub.com/now-in-effect-electronic-logging-device-rules-for-u.s.-motor-carriers) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.stpub.com/now-in-effect-electronic-logging-device-rules-for-u.s.-motor-carriers#comments-listing) Tags: [Employer Best Practices](https://blog.stpub.com/topic/employer-best-practices), [Health & Safety](https://blog.stpub.com/topic/health-safety), [Greenhouse Gas](https://blog.stpub.com/topic/greenhouse-gas), [ghg](https://blog.stpub.com/topic/ghg), [Hazcom](https://blog.stpub.com/topic/hazcom), [Transportation](https://blog.stpub.com/topic/transportation) ## [Your Employee Has A Drug Or Alcohol Problem—Now What?](https://blog.stpub.com/your-employee-has-a-drug-or-alcohol-problem-now-what) Posted by [STP Editorial Team](https://blog.stpub.com/author/stp-editorial-team) on Tue, Nov 10, 2015 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.stpub.com/hubfs/images/Blurred_image.jpg) ](https://blog.stpub.com/your-employee-has-a-drug-or-alcohol-problem-now-what) A manager reports to you that one of your workers, Joe, has admitted to a problem with alcohol. Or perhaps there’s an accident in the workplace and the ensuing investigation reveals that Jane is a regular drug user. Or John arrives at the office, once again unfit to do his job because he’s “under the influence.” [Read More](https://blog.stpub.com/your-employee-has-a-drug-or-alcohol-problem-now-what) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.stpub.com/your-employee-has-a-drug-or-alcohol-problem-now-what#comments-listing) Tags: [Employer Best Practices](https://blog.stpub.com/topic/employer-best-practices), [Health & Safety](https://blog.stpub.com/topic/health-safety), [Employee Rights](https://blog.stpub.com/topic/employee-rights), [Workplace violence](https://blog.stpub.com/topic/workplace-violence), [Canadian](https://blog.stpub.com/topic/canadian) ## [Safety Programs Are Essential For The Automotive Workplace](https://blog.stpub.com/bid/206179/Safety-Programs-Are-Essential-For-The-Automotive-Workplace) Posted by [STP Editorial Team](https://blog.stpub.com/author/stp-editorial-team) on Tue, Sep 29, 2015 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.stpub.com/hs-fs/file-3411172776-jpg/images/mechanic.jpg) ](https://blog.stpub.com/bid/206179/Safety-Programs-Are-Essential-For-The-Automotive-Workplace) “No one should have to sacrifice their life for their livelihood, because a nation built on the dignity of work must provide safe working conditions for its people.” – Secretary of Labor, Thomas E. 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