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Employment Standards Ministry Under Fire
Republished with the permission of Canadian HR Reporter. Caller Beware: Ministry Helpline Comes Under Fire By Liz Berner (Note: Although this article specifically refers to the Ontario Ministry, it has implications for all provinces). If you rely on the MinistryMore >
New Legislation in Effect! Are you ready for November 1st?
November 1, 2013 – WorkSafe BC Workplace Bullying and Harassment policies take effect As of November 1st, BC employers, supervisors and workers will be operating under a new set of three legally binding WorkSafe BC policies. As an employer, youMore >
New WCB Bullying & Harassment Policies Take Effect November 1, 2013
Republished with the permission of Fasken Martineau Labour, Employment and Human Rights Bulletin By William Duvall Since July 1, 2012, bullying and harassment have been expressly prohibited conduct at the workplace under Section 5.1 of the Worker’s Compensation Act. InMore >
Automated Leave Management – ROI
What are the benefits of an electronic leave tracking system? Track all types of employee leave easily Simplify and streamline your leave management process Centralize all your data Web-based (no installation, maintenance or compatibility issues) Remote access Data is secure,More >
HR & Lawyers Working Hand-in-Hand
Summary only. Taken from article originally published in Canadian HR Reporter. Written by Amanda Silliker. 1 in 4 HR pros consider legal team a strategic partner: Survey. Citing survey results by both Pulse Survey and a survey done by CanadianMore >
Supreme Court Rejects Random Alcohol Testing
Republished with the permission of Fasken Martineau. The HR Space is edited by Louse Bechamp, Karen M. Sargeant and Brian P. Smeenk. Canada’s highest court has ruled that random drug and alcohol testing in the workplace may violate privacy rights. InMore >
Facebook Postings Fair Game
Republished with the permission of Fasken Martineau The HR Space is edited by Louse Bechamp, Karen M. Sargeant and Brian P. Smeenk Can employers use information from their employees’ Facebook pages in managing the employment relationship? Not an age-old question,More >
Would you hire HR to do your Accounting?
By Cori Maedel, CEO Jouta Performance Group What an absurd question! Yet companies hire accounting professionals to do their HR on a regular basis. I was recently speaking in front of about 90 accountants and, in a veryMore >
Experienced HR Counts
Written by Cori Maedel, CEO Jouta Performance Group. If someone tells you there is only one way to do something… run! No seriously, ask some clarifying questions. Is there only one way for legal, performance or other reasons? Why isMore >
Benefits of Professional Coaching
From the International Coach Federation Professional coaching brings many wonderful benefits: fresh perspectives on personal challenges, enhanced decision-making skills, greater interpersonal effectiveness, and increased confidence. And, the list does not end there. Those who undertake coaching also can expect appreciableMore >