As Canadian companies emerge from hiring freezes and staff reductions, the hunt will be on for top talent. When actively recruiting, employers need to be aware of certain liability issues that can arise if an employment relationship does not work out.

First, when recruiting employees away from their current employment, employers should bear in mind the risks of causing them to breach their terms of employment. Employees should provide any notice of resignation to which they are contractually bound. Employers shouldn't let them bring any property or information belonging to their former employer to the new job.

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