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.
Medical Marijuana – Grudging Accommodation Policy GalleryMedical Marijuana – Grudging Accommodation Policy
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
Medical Marijuana – Grudging Accommodation Policy
Use this model to update your no tolerance drug policy to include lawful use of medical marijuana.
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.
Do Employees Have an Expectation of Privacy in Their Text Messages? GalleryDo 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
- Revenge Porn: The Liability Risks & How to Manage Them Gallery
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.
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.
- Career Website Privacy Policy Gallery
Career Website Privacy Policy
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
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.
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?
- Revenge Porn Policy Gallery
Revenge Porn Policy
Alberta, Anti-Harassment & Bullying, British Columbia, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Discipline, Federal, HR Program Management, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Policies, Prince Edward Island, PROVINCES, Québec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
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.
The Paperwork of Termination – How to Report Termination Payments in the ROE
Avoid costly errors when reporting separation payments in the Record Of Employment.
How Can I Measure HR Competency?
How do you measure HR competency?
Trap to Avoid: Not Making Employees Aware of Potential Discipline for Social Media Offences
Just having a social media policy isn’t enough to hold employees accountable!
How Do I Pay Practicum Students on a Short Contract?
How do you pay practicum students on a 2 month contract?
- Sexual Harassment & Misconduct Policy Gallery
Sexual Harassment & Misconduct Policy
Alberta, Anti-Harassment & Bullying, British Columbia, Discipline, Federal, HR Program Management, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Policies, Prince Edward Island, PROVINCES, Québec, Saskatchewan, Sexual Harassment, Yukon
Sexual Harassment & Misconduct Policy
This Model Policy is based on templates from the Ontario Human Rights Commission and WorkSafeBC, but HR managers in any part of the country may adapt this Model Policy for use at their own workplace.