Holiday Party Memo
Rick Tobin2021-11-18T11:31:03-08:00To: {Company Name} Employees From: Human Resources Date: RE: Company Event Conduct Reminders As you know, the {impending event} is just around the corner. I know all of you know what [...]
Last Chance & Warning Letter to AWOL Employee
Rory Lodge2021-05-25T18:12:34-07:00Smoke out employees who disappear while on medical leave. Employees on medical or other leaves of absence are required to stay in touch so that their employers can monitor their [...]
Waiver of Vacation Time in Exchange for Pay Agreement
Rory Lodge2020-08-21T22:52:23-07:00Have employees use this template to request trading vacation time for extra pay. One potential solution to staff shortages and uncertainties is to keep available employees on the job by [...]
Model COVID-19 Case Notification Form
Rory Lodge2020-07-17T16:52:47-07:00Notifying workers of COVID-19 cases without violating the victim’s privacy
Coronavirus and Flu Prevention Memo
Rory Lodge2020-04-28T17:56:26-07:00Date: To: All employees From: The world health community continues to monitor closely the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the disease it causes, named “coronavirus disease 2019” (COVID-19). At [...]
Temporary Suspension of Nonessential Business Travel Memo
Rory Lodge2020-04-28T17:48:36-07:00Frankly, novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is not a reason we want to be talking about remote work. We’ve hesitated entering into the now trending conversation, as it’s a serious issue that [...]
Model Employee Relocation Letter
Rory Lodge2020-04-28T17:41:28-07:00Requiring employees to transfer to a different geographic location against their will exposes your organization to risk of liability for constructive dismissal. (Click here for an HR Briefing on constructive dismissal [...]
Notice To Employees on US Travel Ban (Version for Companies in US)
Rory Lodge2020-04-28T17:36:23-07:00Introduction: How to Use This Tool Whether it’s legal, moral or wise, one thing about the new US travel ban that can’t be denied is that it takes effect on [...]
Notice to Employees on US Travel Ban (Version for Companies in Canada)
Rory Lodge2020-04-28T17:34:45-07:00Introduction: How to Use This Tool Whether it’s legal, moral or wise, one thing about the new US travel ban that can’t be denied is that it takes effect on [...]
Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks
Rory Lodge2020-04-28T17:28:44-07:00Use this form when taking employees on an event that includes transportation and potential hazards. It includes a release of liability, waiver of claims and assumption of risks. Edit as [...]
Employee Consent to Recover Missed Source Deductions
Rory Lodge2020-04-28T17:17:30-07:00You don’t need an employee’s consent to withhold source deductions required by law such as income tax, EI, CPP, QPP and QPIP. But other source deductions may require consent, e.g., [...]
Attendance Management Sample Letter
Rory Lodge2020-04-28T17:14:13-07:00This tool contains sample letters you may use to create your own letters to notify and communicate attendance management concerns and adjustment steps to your employees
Accommodation Letter Template
Rory Lodge2021-09-30T08:33:11-07:00This template may be used by an employer to meet Code-related accommodation needs, in consultation and collaboration with the employee. This form is a starting point for discussion and will [...]
Termination Agreement Letter
Rory Lodge2020-04-28T17:05:37-07:00This is a termination agreement template between an employer and employee.
Job Reference Letter
Rory Lodge2020-04-28T16:52:35-07:00Interesting FAQ My wife and I go back and forth about this one all the time. A former secretary of hers was moving and searching for a new job in [...]
Letter to Employee Confirming Accommodation
Rory Lodge2021-09-30T08:37:11-07:00Attach your summary of accommodation to the letter before sending to the employee. Use this tool to assist in facilitating a successful accommodation initiative. It will review roles and responsibilities [...]
Overtime Averaging Agreement Letter
Rory Lodge2021-10-01T09:10:11-07:00Overtime averaging agreements can save your company thousands of dollars in wage costs. But they can also get you into legal hot water if you don’t follow the strict rules.
Overtime Averaging Agreement Letter (Ontario)
Rory Lodge2020-04-28T16:42:20-07:00Where overtime averaging is allowed by law—all jurisdictions except Alberta, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and PEI—it must be by written agreement. Each jurisdiction has different legal requirements and every situation is [...]
Time and Attendance Memo Prior to Discipline
Rory Lodge2020-04-27T20:16:38-07:00Purpose: Use this tool when you need to communicate to an employee a concern about time and attendance at work before absences reach the threshold for disciplinary action.
Addressing Abuse of Sick Leave & Excessive Absences
Rory Lodge2020-04-27T20:09:13-07:00Purpose of the tool: Use this tool is to provide steps to address and manage employees who are taking excessive sick leave or taking sick leave under false premises. Includes: [...]
Dispute Note for Wage Garnishment
Rory Lodge2020-04-27T20:03:42-07:00Use this tool in the event you receive an order from a court to garnish the wages of an employee and you believe there is a mistake and you wish [...]
Termination Letter
Rory Lodge2020-04-27T19:56:34-07:00Even when employment is terminated in-person during a meeting with a supervisor, which is typically the case, an employee who is laid-off or fired will probably receive a termination letter. [...]
Collective Agreement Provisions
Rory Lodge2020-04-27T19:51:45-07:00The following are standard headings for certain significant terms and conditions in a collective agreement provided by the HR Council. Also outlined are either sample clauses or points to consider in [...]
OHS Model Statement (Manitoba)
Rory Lodge2020-04-27T19:25:51-07:00Section 7.4(5) of the Manitoba Workplace Health & Safety Act requires employers to adopt an OHS policy statement of the employer’s policy on the protection of the safety and health [...]