vickyp, Author at HR Insider

HR professionals are frequently asked whether a foreign national, who seeks to enter Canada for the purpose of performing a specific task on behalf of their Canadian company, will require a work permit.

Unions Are Contrary To Christian Beliefs?
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Unions Are Contrary To Christian Beliefs?

Articles, Conflict & Dispute Resolution, Labour Relations

Unions Are Contrary To Christian Beliefs?

Workers Christian beliefs do not allow them to work with a union.

By vickyp|2015-10-23T00:00:00-07:00October 23, 2015|Articles, Conflict & Dispute Resolution, Labour Relations|0 Comments

Is It Really Easier To Dismiss An Employee During His Or Her Probationary Period?
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Is It Really Easier To Dismiss An Employee During His Or Her Probationary Period?

Articles, Constructive Dismissal, Termination, Training, Onboarding & Orientation

Is It Really Easier To Dismiss An Employee During His Or Her Probationary Period?

The B.C. Supreme Court considered an employer's ability to dismiss an employee without notice during the probationary period, and offered some guidance on the actual purpose of a probationary period.

By vickyp|2015-10-20T00:00:00-07:00October 20, 2015|Articles, Constructive Dismissal, Termination, Training, Onboarding & Orientation|0 Comments

Fall Protection Requirements in Ontario
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Fall Protection Requirements in Ontario

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Fall Protection Requirements in Ontario

A summary of Ontario OHS fall protection rules.

By vickyp|2015-10-20T00:00:00-07:00October 20, 2015|Articles|0 Comments

I Have Been Named An Estate Trustee…Now What?
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I Have Been Named An Estate Trustee…Now What?

Articles, Retirement

I Have Been Named An Estate Trustee…Now What?

"Estate trustee" is the term used in Ontario to refer to an executor or administrator of the estate of a person who has died.

By vickyp|2015-10-20T00:00:00-07:00October 20, 2015|Articles, Retirement|0 Comments

Why Do I Need A Will?
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Why Do I Need A Will?

Articles, Leaves of Absence

Why Do I Need A Will?

While the benefits of a Will are too numerous to explain in a few short pages, we have compiled a list of some of the most common, and arguably most important, reasons.

By vickyp|2015-10-20T00:00:00-07:00October 20, 2015|Articles, Leaves of Absence|0 Comments

Recent Amendments To The Workers Compensation Act Give WorkSafeBC Enhanced Compliance Powers
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Recent Amendments To The Workers Compensation Act Give WorkSafeBC Enhanced Compliance Powers

Articles, British Columbia, Hours of Work, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Training, Onboarding & Orientation, Workers' Compensation

Recent Amendments To The Workers Compensation Act Give WorkSafeBC Enhanced Compliance Powers

Recent changes to the Workers Compensation Act in British Columbia (the Act) significantly enhance WorkSafeBC's ability to enforce occupational health and safety compliance.

By vickyp|2015-10-20T00:00:00-07:00October 20, 2015|Articles, British Columbia, Hours of Work, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Training, Onboarding & Orientation, Workers' Compensation|0 Comments

When Is An Employee’s Disability A Factor In His Dismissal?
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When Is An Employee’s Disability A Factor In His Dismissal?

Accommodation, Alberta, Articles, Constructive Dismissal, Discrimination, Dress Code & Personal Grooming, Drugs & Alcohol, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Termination

When Is An Employee’s Disability A Factor In His Dismissal?

An employer terminated an employee following a vehicle collision on the work site where the employee struck another truck with a loader truck he was operating. The employee tested positive for consumption of cocaine after the collision.

By vickyp|2015-10-20T00:00:00-07:00October 20, 2015|Accommodation, Alberta, Articles, Constructive Dismissal, Discrimination, Dress Code & Personal Grooming, Drugs & Alcohol, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Termination|0 Comments

Entering Canada with an impaired driving conviction
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Entering Canada with an impaired driving conviction

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Entering Canada with an impaired driving conviction

An overview of why individuals who have been convicted of impaired driving may not be allowed to enter Canada.

By vickyp|2015-10-20T00:00:00-07:00October 20, 2015|Articles|0 Comments

Privacy Commissioners Issue Joint Guidance On Bring Your Own Device Programs
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Privacy Commissioners Issue Joint Guidance On Bring Your Own Device Programs

Alberta, Articles, Hiring & Recruiting, Information Security, Privacy, Retention

Privacy Commissioners Issue Joint Guidance On Bring Your Own Device Programs

An organization's information can be put at risk when staff begin to bring their own devices and use them in the workplace. As a result, in such cases, an organization should consider adopting an appropriate "bring your own device" (BYOD) program to seek to manage the risks inherent in such activity.

By vickyp|2015-10-20T00:00:00-07:00October 20, 2015|Alberta, Articles, Hiring & Recruiting, Information Security, Privacy, Retention|0 Comments

Model Contract Language for “Clawback” of Bonuses
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Model Contract Language for “Clawback” of Bonuses

Articles, Employment Contracts

Model Contract Language for “Clawback” of Bonuses

Contract language letting you recover ill-gotten incentive bonuses from company executives

By vickyp|2015-10-19T00:00:00-07:00October 19, 2015|Articles, Employment Contracts|0 Comments

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