In this episode, Brent and James discuss common mistakes strata councils make as employers of their own staff with Taryn Mackie, partner with Norton Rose Fulbright.   _________________________________   Over 1.5 million people live in strata housing in the Province of British Columbia. Let's face it, you'd rather watch reruns of the nightly news than read the Strata Property Act (And we can't blame you) Still, most people are at a loss when it comes to understanding such an important framework for how many of us live our lives in proximity with one another. 🎙 Stratagize with Brent Anderson & James Milne features conversations with industry leaders and experts who share their knowledge to demystify an industry that impacts the lives of more than 1 out of 3 British Columbians. Whether you are a council member, owner, investor, or renter, if you're looking for content that will bring value to your strata and help you get to the next level… THIS is it! Listen to our latest episode, subscribe and rate us on iTunes. 👊 _________________________________ 🚨 STRATA TIP: Don’t rely on verbal agreements. Ensure your employment contracts are in writing. _________________________________ MAIN TAKEAWAYS: 🛠 Stratas with their own employees are responsible for managing those employees.   🛠 Most common mistakes – Employment contract is not in writing. Assumption that three month probation period means you can terminate without severance   🛠  Bullying & harassment is a growing area of complaints.   🛠  What a person does determines if they are an employee or a contractor. If you are controlling what they do, those are the factors of an employer/employee relationship   💬 QUOTES “No-one is born a manger, knowing how to manage performance.”   MYTH VS FACT 🦄 “Stratas that directly hire their own employees can expect the strata manager to manage their performance.”    (Myth)   You can't delegate your responsibilites as an employer to another party. _________________________________ Connect with Stratagize Website Linkedin Email Connect with Brent Anderson Linkedin Connect with James Milne Linkedin Connect with Taryn Mackie Website _________________________________ RESOURCES 8 steps to going out to bid 3 Keys to Decision Making for Strata Councils