Employers Missing Opportunities to Encourage Wellness in the Workplace
Employee wellness initiatives can be excellent tools to improve employee health, build morale, retain and attract employees.
Real Estate Agency Must Pay $9,000+ for Firing Pregnant Receptionist
BC case hammers employer for firing employee right after she announces her pregnancy.
Simplify the Calculation of Business Travel Mileage
Although it sounds complicated, the CRA’s business mileage calculation method is actually fairly straightforward.
How to Handle AWOL Employees
What happens when employees on leave disappear from your radar screen?
Setting Wages For a Small, Growing Business
How do you balance the continued growth and health of your business with the needs and expectations of your employees
Can I Make My Employees Get a Haircut?
Can employers implement personal grooming policies?
When are Employee Tips Pensionable and Insurable?
The tips and gratuities that an employee receives are taxable income under the Income Tax Act. But it's not as straightforward as you might think.
How to Improve Your Workplace Culture This Summer
You certainly want to focus on workplace culture year round, but arguably there are more opportunities to create camaraderie during the summer months.
Canada, LinkedIn and Human Resource Pros
LinkedIn is great for __________ fill in the blank! Who has not heard about the benefits of LinkedIn for business and for careers over the past couple of years?
Saying ‘No’ When An Employee Requests A Change In Work Schedule
It can be difficult to say No to an employee request without creating disharmony
Are You In the MOL’s Inspection Bull’s Eye?
The Ontario MOL released its plan for targeted OHS and ESA inspections
Beware of Pitfalls When Employees “Waive” Vacation Time
Letting employees trade accrued vacation for other benefits can get you into hot water under Employment Standards laws.
How Much Should You Pay Your Employees for the Day?
Statutory holiday pay laws are complicated and it’s easy to make mistakes. Here’s what you need to know to get your stat holiday pay calculations right.
What Happened to the Canadian Vacation?
Over the last decade Canadians have been among the most unlucky people in the vacation day lottery.