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Category Archives: Human Resources
Counter offers are on the rise – the Pro’s and Con’s
As employers and employees we have all heard examples of Companies losing their top performers. It can be frustrating to have one of your key players walk across the street after you have kept them employed during the economic downturn. … Continue reading
Playing with Fire: Penalties for failure to comply with applicable laws when hiring foreign workers
Temporary Social Insurance Numbers have expiry dates which coincide directly to the expiration date of an employee’s work visa. Once these documents have expired, a foreign worker is no longer eligible to work in Canada and may be required to … Continue reading
Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol Testing – Is it Legal?
One of the first questions an employer should ask itself prior to commencing pre-employment Drug and Alcohol testing should be: Is it a BFOR – a bona fide occupational requirement? In other words, it should be a standard rule (for … Continue reading
Overtime – who gets it and when?
Within your organization, it is important to define the positions which are eligible for overtime and which ones are not. Although every province has slightly different rules with regards to the amount of time required to work prior to receiving … Continue reading
New rules for Foreign Workers – April 1, 2011
Is your organization aware of the new rules for foreign workers? With the amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, it is becoming increasingly important for companies who hire temporary foreign workers to ensure they have a corporate policy … Continue reading
The Importance of Vacation Tracking
As we move into 2011 most companies are starting a new vacation year. This often is when companies realize that their vacation policies may not be properly defined and their employee’s previous year vacation entitlement has not been used. Each … Continue reading
Outsourcing – could this work for you?
Do you want to maximize your revenue and minimize your expenses? Do you want to get access to specialized skills and services? Do you want to concentrate more on your core business? Do you want to save on money, time … Continue reading
Bill 168—Where Are We Now?
In June 2010 PEO Canada distributed the “Employer’s Guide to Compliance” outlining the necessary requirements for Bill 168, which came into affect on June 15, 2010. Over the past few months the Ministry of Labour has conducted numerous workplace visits … Continue reading
Last Chance Agreements – Getting them right from the start
Last Chance Agreements (“LCAs”) can be useful tools for employers faced with the difficult decision of whether to terminate an employment relationship. Available in both unionized and non-unionized contexts, LCAs give employers flexibility in responding to misconduct that has continued … Continue reading
New Rules Strengthen Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program
The government of Canada announced that it is implementing stricter regulations with the aim of further improving the working conditions for temporary workers and live-in caregivers in Canada. According to the federal government, consultations held over the past two years … Continue reading