Social Media Workplace Policy

Canadian franchise laws require franchisors to provide potential franchisees with this Franchise Disclosure Document.

The Disclosure Document discloses all relevant information about the franchisor and the franchise business as required by franchise laws and regulations for the Provinces of Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island, including:

• the franchisor's corporate structure and history,
• the business experience of the principals of the franchisor,
• any current or potential litigation involving the franchisor,
• initial franchise fees and other fees to be paid by a franchisee,
• financing, working capital, and estimates of annual operating costs,
• restrictions on sources of products and services, and restrictions on what the franchisee may sell,
• assistance and training programs offered by the franchisor,
• government licenses, registrations and authorizations,
• provisions for renewal, transfer and termination of the franchise,
• financial statements and information,
• forms and addenda to meet province-specific requirements.

The Canada Franchise Disclosure Document is available in MS Word format.

Write a Franchise Agreement for a franchise business in Canada using this comprehensive template.

• This is a standard form of franchise agreement which is completely customizable and can be used across Canada in all provinces except for Quebec.
• The document contains clauses covering the initial term and renewal terms, initial franchise fee, and continuing fees to be paid by the franchisee.
• The franchisor is responsible for providing the franchisee with training, ongoing support and access to its purchasing programs.
• The franchisee is responsible for being open for business and operating the franchise in accordance with the franchisor's operations manual and system standards.
• The franchisee must comply with confidentiality and non-competition provisions both during and after the term of the agreement.
• The franchisee is obligated to participate in the franchisor's advertising and marketing programs.
• The template contains provisions for arbitration procedures.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only within Canada.

Employers, prepare an Employee Tardiness and Absenteeism Policy Statement for your company with this ready-made template.

• The Policy Statement outlines the company's guidelines with respect to excessive and unscheduled absences, including:
  • excused and unexcused tardiness or absence,
  • method for employees to notify supervisors,
  • absence due to illness or inclement weather,
  • how each lateness and absence will be recorded,
  • guidelines for supervisors,
  • disciplinary action,
  • a method for employees to redeem past occurrences of lateness or absence.
• Available in MS Word format, fully editable to meet your particular needs.

Does your workplace have a Substance Abuse Policy? Create one with this downloadable template which addresses:

• no-tolerance stance regarding substance abuse on the job;
• alcohol and drug testing procedures;
• drug screening as a condition of employment;
• the company's right to search lockers and personal items on company premises;
• confidentiality of testing and search results;
• disciplinary actions for violations;
• drug and alcohol counseling provided by the company;
• mandatory drug and alcohol testing upon reasonable suspicion.

It's easy to write a Substance Abuse Policy with this customizable digital template. Download yours now.

Use this Television Performer Employment Contract to hire actors and musicians for a TV series or program.

• The term of employment is for a specified period of time, which can be extended if both parties agree in writing.
• The performer will be paid a regular salary (the payment period in the template is weekly).
• The producer will supply transportation, meals and accommodation for any required location shooting.
• The producer has the right to suspend production if the performer fails, refuses or is unable to perform, or if the performer materially breaches the agreement, or if circumstances beyond the producer's control hamper production.
• The performer must maintain membership in good standing in his or her appropriate guild ⁄ union during the term of employment.
• Available in MS Word format.
• This is a generic contract that does not contain references to the laws or regulations of any specific country.