vickyp, Author at HR Insider

Social Media Code of Conduct Policy

Use this code of conduct to explain the parameters around social media use outside of the workplace, when the workplace is the topic of discussion.

By vickyp|2024-08-14T12:11:52-07:00October 25, 2016|Alberta, British Columbia, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Federal, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Policies, Prince Edward Island, PROVINCES, Québec, Saskatchewan, Yukon|0 Comments

Transgender and the Workplace: Are You Discriminating?
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Transgender and the Workplace: Are You Discriminating?

Articles, Change Management, Discrimination, Employment Benefits, Labour Relations, Training, Onboarding & Orientation

Transgender and the Workplace: Are You Discriminating?

A growing number of private sector employers are now starting to include gender identity and expression in their non-discrimination policies. However, issues of gender identity and expression remain uncharted territory in many workplaces. Thus, employers and employees could engage in practices that discriminate against transgender persons.

By vickyp|2016-10-24T00:00:00-07:00October 24, 2016|Articles, Change Management, Discrimination, Employment Benefits, Labour Relations, Training, Onboarding & Orientation|0 Comments

Year-End Payroll Process: The 5 Steps to Avoiding PIER Assessments
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Year-End Payroll Process: The 5 Steps to Avoiding PIER Assessments

Articles, Employment Benefits, Payroll

Year-End Payroll Process: The 5 Steps to Avoiding PIER Assessments

Making sure the pensionable/insurable earnings info you list in your T4 and RL-1 is accurate

By vickyp|2016-10-20T00:00:00-07:00October 20, 2016|Articles, Employment Benefits, Payroll|0 Comments

OHS Law, 101: What’s the Difference between a CSA Standard and an OHS Law?
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OHS Law, 101: What’s the Difference between a CSA Standard and an OHS Law?

Articles, Dress Code & Personal Grooming, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Training, Onboarding & Orientation

OHS Law, 101: What’s the Difference between a CSA Standard and an OHS Law?

Why it’s sometimes mandatory to follow “voluntary” safety standards.

By vickyp|2016-10-17T00:00:00-07:00October 17, 2016|Articles, Dress Code & Personal Grooming, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Training, Onboarding & Orientation|0 Comments

Medical Marijuana – Grudging Accommodation Policy

Use this model to update your no tolerance drug policy to include lawful use of medical marijuana.

By vickyp|2024-07-23T07:26:06-07:00October 13, 2016|Accommodation, Alberta, British Columbia, Drugs & Alcohol, Federal, HR Program Management, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Policies, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Saskatchewan, Yukon|0 Comments

Performance Reviews
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Performance Reviews

Articles, Communications, Labour Relations, Performance Reviews, Training, Onboarding & Orientation

Performance Reviews

Many organizations conduct formal performance reviews. Typically, these reviews are completed by an employee’s immediate supervisor with little or no input from the employee. But they can be improved.

By vickyp|2016-10-11T00:00:00-07:00October 11, 2016|Articles, Communications, Labour Relations, Performance Reviews, Training, Onboarding & Orientation|0 Comments

Do Employees Have an Expectation of Privacy in Their Text Messages?
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Do Employees Have an Expectation of Privacy in Their Text Messages?

Anti-Harassment & Bullying, Articles, Communications, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Conflict & Dispute Resolution, Employment Contracts, Labour Relations, Privacy, Workers' Compensation

Do Employees Have an Expectation of Privacy in Their Text Messages?

Originally published in Roper Greyell LLP’s RG Information Update of

By vickyp|2016-10-04T00:00:00-07:00October 4, 2016|Anti-Harassment & Bullying, Articles, Communications, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Conflict & Dispute Resolution, Employment Contracts, Labour Relations, Privacy, Workers' Compensation|0 Comments

Revenge Porn: The Liability Risks & How to Manage Them
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Revenge Porn: The Liability Risks & How to Manage Them

Anti-Harassment & Bullying, Articles, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Constructive Dismissal, Health & Safety, Laws & Legislation, Mental Health, Privacy, Sexual Harassment, Termination, Workplace Stress

Revenge Porn: The Liability Risks & How to Manage Them

Revenge porn is the 21st century version of sexual harassment.

By vickyp|2016-09-30T00:00:00-07:00September 30, 2016|Anti-Harassment & Bullying, Articles, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Constructive Dismissal, Health & Safety, Laws & Legislation, Mental Health, Privacy, Sexual Harassment, Termination, Workplace Stress|0 Comments

Are Travel Expenses to a Temporary Job Relocation Site Deductible?
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Are Travel Expenses to a Temporary Job Relocation Site Deductible?

Accommodation, Articles, Leaves of Absence, Travel

Are Travel Expenses to a Temporary Job Relocation Site Deductible?

Employees may not be allowed to deduct their travel costs when the relocation is only temporary.

By vickyp|2016-08-29T00:00:00-07:00August 29, 2016|Accommodation, Articles, Leaves of Absence, Travel|0 Comments

Career Website Privacy Policy

As the Career Site becomes an extension of the recruitment and hiring process, HR managers need to be alert to the legal risks, including potential exposure to liability under privacy laws when collecting personal information from site users.

By vickyp|2024-07-23T12:38:36-07:00August 15, 2016|Alberta, British Columbia, Communications, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Federal, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Policies, Prince Edward Island, Privacy, Québec, Saskatchewan, Yukon|0 Comments

5 Traps to Avoid When Handling Employee’s Personal Information
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5 Traps to Avoid When Handling Employee’s Personal Information

Anti-Harassment & Bullying, Articles, Employment Benefits, Hiring & Recruiting, Privacy, Sexual Harassment

5 Traps to Avoid When Handling Employee’s Personal Information

As an HR manager, you’re entrusted with sensitive personal information about your employees. But what happens if you expose information?

By vickyp|2023-10-17T09:18:51-07:00August 15, 2016|Anti-Harassment & Bullying, Articles, Employment Benefits, Hiring & Recruiting, Privacy, Sexual Harassment|0 Comments

Revenge Porn Policy

The key to managing liability risks is to recognize that revenge porn in the workplace is, in fact, a risk and address it by expressly banning such behaviour in your key workplace conduct policies.