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Ask Debby: I Need a Mentor
I have been encouraged to get a mentor, will not having a mentor limit my career growth and what can I do about it?
Breastfeeding and Workplace Accommodation: A Mother’s Preference or Duty?
In 2014, the Public Service Labour Relations and Employment Board considered a grievance alleging that an employee was discriminated against on the basis of family status and/or sex when her employer denied her request to work full-time from home so that she could breastfeed her child.
Back To Mitigation Basics: A Must-Read For Anyone Prosecuting Or Defending A Wrongful Dismissal Action GalleryBack To Mitigation Basics: A Must-Read For Anyone Prosecuting Or Defending A Wrongful Dismissal Action
Articles, Constructive Dismissal, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Labour Relations, Termination
Back To Mitigation Basics: A Must-Read For Anyone Prosecuting Or Defending A Wrongful Dismissal Action
This case is important for HR professionals to consider when faced with an allegation of wrongful dismissal where mitigation is likely to be at issue.
Medical Marijuana, Okay To Be Legally High At Work?
Preparing for the highly anticipated change to the status of Marijuana from a prohibited controlled substance in Canada to a legal one is an issue on the radar for many employers as they look down the road to 2017. However, addressing the use of Marijuana by employees is not an issue for tomorrow, it is one for today.
Increasing Productivity Means Working Smarter Not Harder
If your employees worked harder, faster and longer would you get better results? That can be a difficult question to answer as usually quantity of work does not always equate to better results, at least not in the long term. Finding ways for employees to be highly productive involves a combination of factors but the formula is not that complicated.
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Facilitate Organizational Success Through the Awards Games
Articles, Change Management, Communications, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Organizational Development, Team Building, Training, Onboarding & Orientation, Work-Life Balance
Facilitate Organizational Success Through the Awards Games
Each year numerous organizations across Canada are selected and recognized as “Award Winners”. Being an award winner can bring not only prestige and public awareness to an organization but it can also attract and help retain employees and even boost employee morale and engagement. Read this article and learn how you can help your organization to facilitate change and win awards.
Medical Marijuana In The Workplace: Employer Rights “Up In Smoke?”
Employers in Canada understand that they must maintain a safe work environment for their employees. They also understand that when it comes to accommodating employees with disabilities, they must do so to the point of undue hardship. This obligation does not change if the disability involves the use of medical marijuana.
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Law of the Month: Bill 132—Ontario Draws a New Line on Workplace Sexual Harassment & Violence
Anti-Harassment & Bullying, Articles, Change Management, Discrimination, Harassment, Health & Safety, Ontario, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Violence
Law of the Month: Bill 132—Ontario Draws a New Line on Workplace Sexual Harassment & Violence
Here’s a look at the new Ontario anti-harassment rules and what employers must do to comply with them.
Punishing Employees for Making ‘False’ Sexual Harassment Complaints
While the vast majority of sexual harassment complaints are made in good faith, there’s always the risk that employees will manipulate the system by making accusations that they know to be baseless. Here’s a look at the risk and how to manage it.
Payday Lending Regulations Are Expiring: Bill 15
With payday lending coming to a close, the government has proposed a new bill to regulate the payday lending industry.
Which Employee Has a Valid Work Refusal?
Five workers engage in work refusals: Ann, a machine operator,
Tips On Giving Working Notice
In Canada, with few exceptions, an employer must give an employee notice or payment in lieu of notice if the employer wishes to terminate the employment relationship, without cause. Read this article and learn more about what employers should know about working notice.
Sexual Harassment – Bad Faith Accusations Policy GallerySexual Harassment – Bad Faith Accusations Policy
Alberta, Anti-Harassment & Bullying, British Columbia, 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 – Bad Faith Accusations Policy
It’s become increasingly common for sexual harassment policies to include language making “false” complaints grounds for discipline. After all, while the vast majority of sexual harassment complaints are made in good faith, you also need a provision enabling so employees who manipulate the system by making accusations that they know are baseless can be held accountable. Here is a Model Policy to apply to your workforce.