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The Dos and Don’ts of Managing Employees Pre- and Post-Maternity Leave

July 19, 2018 | Work Environment and Policies

Tips on managing employees who are going off, or are already on, maternity/parental leave

What are Employer Obligations on Election Day?

June 05, 2018 | Work Environment and Policies

Ontario Election Day is coming up on June 7, 2018; this article sets out the obligations of employers in Ontario.

Are You Prepared for Ontario’s Equal Pay for Equal Work effective April 1, 2018

March 26, 2018 | Work Environment and Policies

Bill 148’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Provisions come into effect on April 1, 2018; here’s a summary on what it is all about and how you can be prepared.

3 Things Employers Need to Prepare for the Legalization of Marijuana

February 06, 2018 | Work Environment and Policies

Find out the three things employers need to have in place to prepare for the legalization of marijuana in Canada.

Are Your Employees Excited to Come to Work?

January 23, 2018 | Work Environment and Policies

If employees are not excited to come to work, they are most likely one of the 89% of Canadian employees that would accept another opportunity if it was offered to them.  Some questions to ask yourself about whether your organization has a work environment conducive to engaged employees who are excited about work.

Ontario’s New Scheduling Provisions

November 26, 2017 | Work Environment and Policies

Ontario’s Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 recently passed.  This blog outlines the changes to scheduling work for Ontario employees.

Proposed Changes to Ontario’s Employment Standards Act

November 20, 2017 | Work Environment and Policies

As Bill 148 has been ordered for Third Reading as amended, this article will highlight and summarize the major changes Ontario employers may expect.

Can I Fire My Employee While They Are on Sick Leave?

September 06, 2017 | Work Environment and Policies

Find out our tried and true process for handling employee sick leaves (and firing them is not one of them).

5 Tips to Managing in a Virtual Environment

August 15, 2017 | Work Environment and Policies

As a follow up to our blog on the advantages of a virtual company, here are our top 5 tips for successfully managing in a virtual environment.

The Advantages of Going Virtual

July 31, 2017 | Work Environment and Policies

With today’s technology, we’re surprised there aren’t more businesses like ours around that are virtual.  This article lists a few of the advantages.