New Canadian Labour Code Changes In Effect
For federally regulated employers, the recent amendments introduce a comprehensive statutory framework for complaints relating to unpaid wages and other alleged violations of the Code.
Beware The Unpaid Intern – He/She May Be Eligible For Pay
Ontario and Québec have specific employment requirements for retaining unpaid interns.
15 Things Every Employee Code of Conduct Must Include Gallery15 Things Every Employee Code of Conduct Must Include
Accommodation, Anti-Harassment & Bullying, Articles, Attendance & Absenteeism, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Conflict & Dispute Resolution, Dress Code & Personal Grooming, Drugs & Alcohol, Employment Benefits, Harassment, Leaves of Absence, Privacy, Sexual Harassment, Termination, Workplace Violence
15 Things Every Employee Code of Conduct Must Include
While no 2 organizations should ever have the same code, there are 15 policies that every employee code of conduct should include.
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How to Start Building an Employee Manual
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How to Start Building an Employee Manual
Take these 7 steps to build a comprehensive employee manual.
Taking A Page from the Globe and Mail: How to Enforce Confidentiality of Settlements
What constitutes a breach of confidentiality? In the case of Globe and Mail v. Jan Wong, the Globe and Mail claimed that Jan Wong had breached their confidentiality agreement merely by acknowledging the existence of a settlement payment.
Time Limits For Wage Complaints Under The Canada Labour Code Effective April 1
The addition of time limits for making complaints will bring the Code in line with many other provincial jurisdictions (including Ontario) that have similar protections.
Worker’s Testimony Alone is Insufficient to Prove Exposure Existed and Aggravated Her Asthma
A passenger services agent complained that construction in her workplace exposed her to paint, varnishes, paint thinners, glue for new flooring, “off-gassing” from new furniture and mould from carpet removal.
Suncor Decision Confirms Ability to Random Test Is Limited
Following the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in Communications, Energy
Non-Discriminatory Reason Supported Pregnant Worker’s Reduction in Hour
Restaurant worker claimed her hours were reduced shortly after she announced she was pregnant.
New Brunswick Reforms MLAs Pensions To Shared Risk
On March 26, 2014, the New Brunswick legislature introduced for
Reasonable Notice And The Older Worker
There was once an expectation that workers would retire by
C.D. Howe And HOOPP And The CPP
The C.D. Howe Institute has issued a new paper by
Fixed-Term Employment Contracts: Are They Worth The Risk?
Employers often hire employees pursuant to fixed-term contracts in order
Have A Workplace Harassment Policy? Why It’s Not Enough
Harassment policies are a common aspect of workplace administration for