✍️By Debbie Balfour | WBN News | June 9, 2025 | Click HERE for your FREE Subscription to WBN News and/or to be a Contributor.

One wrong hire—or one wrong move—can destroy everything you’ve built. Many Canadian small business owners think employment law only matters to big corporations. But lawsuits related to wrongful dismissal, harassment, discrimination, or unpaid wages can hit your business just as hard—and often harder.

Small businesses are more vulnerable because they typically don’t have in-house HR or legal departments. But here’s the truth: not knowing the law won’t protect you in court.

Common legal traps include:

  • No written employment contracts
  • Poor documentation of performance or discipline
  • Vague or outdated employee handbooks
  • Misclassification of employees vs. independent contractors
  • Ignoring harassment or workplace safety complaints

Under Canadian employment standards, even an honest mistake can result in legal action. Terminate someone without proper notice or cause? You could owe months—or years—of severance. Fail to prevent workplace bullying? Expect a human rights complaint.

This is where subscription-based legal services offer a real advantage. For a predictable monthly fee, small business owners can get employment contracts reviewed, workplace policies written, and legal advice on tricky terminations or disputes, without the shocking legal bills.

Think of it as an HR partner in your pocket. You don’t need a full-time lawyer—just smart, affordable access to one when you need it most.

The time to protect your business isn’t when you’re being sued—it’s right now.

Have questions or not sure where to start? I’m here to help—reach out anytime.

Debbie Balfour | Real Estate Investing Success Coach + Podcast Host
📍 Website: www.DebbieBalfour.com
📧 Email: Debbie@DebbieBalfour.com
🔗 LinkedIn: Debbie Balfour
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