Trap to Avoid: Failing to Properly Define Tax Year
Make sure you use payroll figures for the right tax year especially when dealing with liabilities accrued at year end and paid in 2016.
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The Ontario Employment Accessibility (AODA) Deadline Looms
Ten years ago, Ontario adopted a law to ensure full accessibility to employment for people with disabilities. Here’s a quick overview of the law and the key HR processes you must have in place by January 1, 2016 to comply.
Tim Hortons Must Stand Trial for Franchisee’s Alleged Violations
The union claimed that a Tim Hortons in Fernie, BC, discriminated against temporary foreign workers from the Philippines because of their nationality.
Festive Celebrations And The Workplace
With the holiday season in full swing, employers are in the midst of the annual balancing act between festive celebration and appropriate workplace conduct. As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Here are some tips for planning and hosting a successful and (hopefully) incident free workplace holiday party.
The Near Future Impact of Machine Intelligence on Jobs
The list of workplace tasks and activities that machines are capable of continues to grow each year. This latest article identifies several key findings that demonstrate that in the near future automation will not necessarily eliminate most jobs but change the activities within them by redefining roles and processes, changing what people do and how they do it.
Make Your Hiring Decisions Stick
During the first 6 months many employees are not fully committed to a new job, and this is happening more and more in today’s uncertain economy where multiple streams of work in the form of contingent and contract work are emerging as the new norm. Learn about 5 ways to retain and engage new hires in your organisation.
Are Blind Auditions Tomorrows Newest Hiring Trend?
How can your organization begin to address the hidden bias in your selection process? It is not easy but there are a few things you can do.
What Medical Information Does Your Employer Have The Right To Know About You Before Making a Claim?
What medical information is an employer allowed to know about an employer before they entitled to a medical claim. In this article the employee said that she was unlawfully treated by the employee and asked to produce excessive documents before making a claim.
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Bullying And Harassment: The Treatment Of Complaints And Claims By WorkSafeBC And Employers
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Bullying And Harassment: The Treatment Of Complaints And Claims By WorkSafeBC And Employers
There’s growing evidence that workplace bullying and harassment has serious outcomes for employers and workers. Fortunately, we have devised some handy tools and polices endorsed and approved by Worksafe BC which addresses such issues which are now mandatory in the workplace.
Make Anti-Corruption Compliance A Priority
The federal government's increased focus on enforcing its anti-corruption regime means that C-suite executives and risk managers must devote significant resources to ensure their companies conduct the reviews and investigations necessary to be in compliance with the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (CFPOA)
Tis The Season To Get Sued – Employers Beware Of Holiday Party Liability
A well-planned, inclusive holiday event will not only foster a positive climate in your workplace but will go a long way in reducing the chances of your company ending up with a costly piece of litigation in its Xmas stocking!
Social Media And Employment Law
Modern technology has created important challenges to old paradigms when it comes to workplace conduct. The internet allows basically anyone on earth to become a famous writer.
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Usage of Social Media by Employers to Collect Information on Employees
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Usage of Social Media by Employers to Collect Information on Employees
Canada has adopted a European-inspired non-fragmented approach to the collection of personal information in the private sector.
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A Link Between Talent Strategy and Improved Financial Outcomes
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A Link Between Talent Strategy and Improved Financial Outcomes
Strategies for organizational success can include cultivating a diverse and integrated workforce and then listening to them.