Most Canadians Support Workplace Romance
Employers seeking to eliminate romantic relationships in the workplace may have an uphill battle in Canada.
Privacy Notices – It’s Back To Basics (Without The Boilerplate)
Last Updated: August 15 2013 Article by Timothy Banks Dentons
Regulating Employee Use of Social Media GalleryRegulating Employee Use of Social Media
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Regulating Employee Use of Social Media
How to write a good social media policy
Once you get past the hype, the challenges posed by employee use of social media are the same as the ones addressed in those crusty “old” HR policies—issues like organizational reputation, confidentiality, harassment and discrimination.
How to Create a More Inclusive Workplace
Early in this new year, during February, the month of love, why not review your policies and practices to ensure yours is an inclusive workplace?
5 Termination Payment Calculation Traps to Avoid
How to calculate termination notice, statutory severance and other payments employees are entitled to receive when they're terminated
Test Your HR I.Q.: Do Brand New Employees Get Family Leave?
Two sisters have a father who is ill and in need of constant care. Based on their circumstances, which sister qualifies for unpaid family medical leave?
Are Probationary Periods Legal in Canada?
Employees and employers are frequently mistaken about the legality of
Verifying Disabilities without Violating Privacy
It’s often necessary to get personal information about your employees’ medical condition, e.g., to determine their eligibility for benefits or ability to perform job tasks when returning from injury. But personal privacy laws restrict the employer’s right to use, collect and disclose private health information about their employees.
What’s the Toughest Challenge of Managing HR?
As usual, hiring and firing were key concerns--but what we didn't expect was gaining management support to get the most votes.
Inclement Weather Policy
Deciding where to draw the line with regard to employee attendance during inclement weather can be challenging.
Using Social Media to Screen Job Applicants
“No matter what I do, I cannot seem to find
Minimizing the Impact of Layoffs on Your Corporate Culture
By Paula Santonocito The management pressure associated with layoffs can
8 Do’s and Don’ts
An overview of the legal issues flu in the workplace poses for HR and what to do to meet the challenge
Does Workers’ Comp Cover the Flu?
Workers' comp coverage of influenza in different provinces