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In the complex world of mergers, acquisitions, system integrations and global cultural differences, how does an organization change beliefs, values, attitudes and culture to ensure the most effective and efficient team integration? How do you bring 2 cultures together into 1 consolidated functional team. Does the planning start after the deal is done or duringRead more

Join us for a free seminar, where you will learn about the recent changes in Labour Standards, their impact on the workplace, the issues they represent, and practical ways to adjust your HR policies to align with these legislative changes. In English WHEN? Thursday, September 20th, 2018  FULL ADDITIONAL DATE: October 4th, 2018 8:30am toRead more

In a previous article we communicated about certain times throughout the year when it becomes imperative to review any open CNESST files due to the major financial impact they could have on your company’s annual premium (read the full article here). As mentioned, certain trimesters represent critical periods during which workplace accident files are subject toRead more

In 1998, the Government of Quebec put in place the Loi sur les compétences (commonly known as the 1% Training Law), which obligated companies to invest in the development of their workforce to foster the acquisition of new competencies and abilities. More specifically, Bill 90 obligates companies with a salary mass of 2 million orRead more

While most employers are aware of the general rules surrounding an employee’s right to take vacation as determined by the Loi sur les normes du travail, here are some lesser known facts: Vacation is accumulated during one reference year, to be taken during the following reference year. During the reference year, set as May 1Read more

In 1996, the global labor movement introduced an international Commemoration Day in honor of workers who lost their lives or suffered injuries on the job. This day serves to highlight, on an international level, the importance of promoting the prevention of workplace accidents and occupational diseases. In 2010, the Quebec government passed the Act proclaimingRead more

Over the past weeks the government of Quebec has announced several proposals to make modifications to both the normes du travail (labour standards) and to the Quebec Parental Insurance Plan (QPIP). While these proposals have not yet been voted into law, and therefore no effective date has been announced, given the current majority government, thereRead more

How does your company communicate their HR practices to employees? Are they clearly and consistently communicated? You can respond to employee questions and requests as they are brought up, but why not have a universal tool that clearly defines company rules and facilitates the lives of managers?   Here are 5 reasons why an employeeRead more

As part of Quebec’s 2012 Provincial Budget, the government announced new measures to help employee’s better save and plan for retirement. One of these measures was the introduction of Voluntary Retirement Saving Plans (VRSPs), a low-cost pension plan, which was introduced as the Voluntary Retirement Savings Plans Act in December 2013. Here are some factsRead more

As Holiday parties are in full swing, some employers might be having nightmares about some of the inappropriate behaviour they see every year. Fueled by excessive alcohol consumption, there definitely tends to be some risqué moves on and off the dance floor. Here are a few tips to ensure the party does not get out ofRead more