Every summer I have at least one employee who asks me if they can get a day off for moving or for their wedding. What are my obligations in respect to these two personal events? When it comes to moving, the Act respecting labour standards does not provide for a leave, paid or unpaid. AsRead more
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From the moment an employee is hired, an employer’s actions can make or break a successful employment relationship. By implementing a structured orientation program your new employee will start on the right foot and will begin to build a sense of belonging to the company. If you fail, you risk adversely affecting the new employee’sRead more
Which generation are you a part of? Can you describe the other two? Among the words below, which are the ones generally associated to Generation Y? Several generations working together have made attracting, managing and retaining employees ever more challenging. Each generation has distinct characteristics, unique needs and different wants. The question becomes: how canRead more
While Canadian companies have been spared the brunt of the economical downfall currently faced by our American and European neighbors, times are still tough for many Canadian enterprises and one of the most difficult decisions for a business owner is whether or not to reduce staff. Not only can it be emotional to let goRead more
I want to give an employee a written warning, do you have any advice to give me in preparing the letter? Here are some essential elements that the notice letter should contain: The date, delivery mechanism (in person preferably, but also can be by mail or e-mail) and the type of disciplinary measure given (follow-upRead more
1. I will plan future staffing needs If you’re used to flying by the seat of your pants when it comes to hiring, discover the benefits of having an HR Plan for the year (or even the next 5 years!). 2. I will give timely feedback Tell people how they’re doing as it happens. ThisRead more
Do give concrete examples such as: “Your files are very disorganized. Last week when you were sick I could not find the information I needed to respond to an urgent question from a client. This reflected poorly on our company”. Or: “You did an excellent job on the financial report, the information provided was clearly presentedRead more
For many baby-boomers, the dreams of Florida sunshine and days spent with grandchildren will soon become a reality. Meanwhile, employers can soon expect to be faced with staff shortages and the loss of invaluable sources of information on company and clients. Not exactly a walk on the beach! Fortunately there are actions that companies canRead more
We have recently hired an employee for our production line. After he completed his training we realized that he has a back problem which will prevent him from completing his tasks. Can we let him go? Also, how can we prevent this in the future? If the employee is unable to perform his job tasksRead more
Pay Equity – A few reminders: What is Pay Equity? Pay Equity can be defined as equal pay for different but equivalent work. Who is affected by the Pay Equity Act? Any company with 10 employees or more during their reference period*. What is the deadline to comply? Under the modified Pay Equity Act, most companies mustRead more
