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Work Environment and Policies

Employee Appreciation

April 13, 2015 | Work Environment and Policies

Showing appreciation to your employees doesn’t have to be a big ordeal or a huge production.  In fact, a little can go a long way.

Ontario Health & Safety Board Requirements: 7 Must Must Have Items

March 22, 2015 | Work Environment and Policies

The next time you’re walking past your bulletin boards, take a look at what’s posted.  You may see postings about new hires, accomplishments of people receiving service awards or thank you cards.  But are you seeing what you’re supposed to be seeing - by law?

2015 New Year’s Lunch and Team Meeting

January 14, 2015 | Work Environment and Policies

Instead of a holiday party in December, we decided on a New Year’s get together in January instead.

Are Your Employees Saving Enough for Retirement?

January 11, 2015 | Work Environment and Policies

Most Ontarians are not saving enough for retirement and up to 1.3 million workers in Ontario do not have access to a pension plan.  Employers should be aware that legislation has just been tabled to institute both an Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP) modelled on the federal CPP and a Pooled Retirement Pension Plan (PRPP).

3 Tips on How to Handle an Employee’s Absence Due to Illness

August 13, 2014 | Work Environment and Policies

Absenteeism due to illness can be a complex and difficult situation.  This month’s question in our Frequently Asked Questions Series of blogs provides 3 tips on how to handle.

When Do I Need to Pay Overtime?

July 08, 2014 | Work Environment and Policies

Many business owners are under the incorrect assumption that if an employee is salaried or has “manager” in their job title, that employee is not entitled to overtime pay.  This blog outlines how overtime works in Ontario and dispels the myths surrounding it.

Does my Employee Accrue Vacation While on Maternity Leave?

March 10, 2014 | Work Environment and Policies

This is perhaps the most frequently asked question we receive from clients.  We will tackle this question for the Ontario work environment, recognizing that many provincial jurisdictions and the federal Canada Labour Code have similar employment standards when it comes to accrual of vacation under protected leaves of absence.

Top 8 Reasons to be Grateful – an Entrepreneur’s Perspective

October 07, 2013 | Work Environment and Policies

It’s our third anniversary and with Thanksgiving just around the corner we realized we had many things for which to be thankful as we enter our fourth year of business.

Being Audited by an Ontario Employment Standards Officer?  Here’s what you need to know!

September 29, 2013 | Work Environment and Policies

Starting in October through December 2013, Ontario Employment Standards Officers are visiting retail operations.  Here’s what you can expect.

6 Steps to Help with Work Life Balance

September 02, 2013 | Work Environment and Policies

Link to a Work Life Balance quiz and 6 steps to helping you achieve work life balance.