To manage staff effectively, it is important that employers have policies in place to tackle the more challenging aspects of employee management, such as workplace conflict, violence, theft, and fraud. Employee theft is a serious staff management issue that employers must take proactive steps to prevent. This blog discusses employee theft, termination related to employee...
The restaurant and food services sector has been among the hardest hit by the pandemic. Repeated lockdowns, staff shortages, diminishing revenues, increasing food prices, and ever-changing COVID-19 public health measures have made the past two years nothing short of an ordeal. Restaurant Canada’s Restaurant Outlook Survey, published November 2021, found that 93% of those surveyed...
Dress codes that dictate what is and what is not appropriate company attire are common methods of ensuring employees maintain a level of professionalism and functionality within the workplace. Certain workplaces follow dress codes to ensure their staff meet standards that best represent the values of the company. Some businesses may set down dress codes...
There are many aspects employers must consider when an employee stops working due to a resignation, termination, or temporary layoff. This includes how much (if any) notice or pay in-lieu must be given, who will fill the vacant position, and more. Regardless of the way in which employment ceases, employers will most likely need to...
The summer travel tsunami is headed our way. Despite inflation, airport delays, flight cancellations, shortage of car rentals, rising gas prices, and the threat of COVID-19 still looming, there’s no stopping people who have been cooped indoors for two-and-a half years – now that it is safe to travel again. While it is good to...
Health Canada recently granted British Columbia a three-year exemption under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to decriminalize the possession of some illegal drugs for personal use. British Columbia is the first province to receive such an exemption, which will be in place from January 31, 2023, to January 1, 2026. Why is BC decriminalizing...
On December 2, 2021, Bill 27: Working for Workers Act, 2021 (the “Act”) received Royal Assent and became law in Ontario. This law created new obligations for Ontario employers. One of the most notable requirements brought on by the Act is that employers with 25 or more employees must implement a written disconnecting from work...
It seems the worst is over. As COVID-19 cases climb down and vaccinations are administered at a rapid pace across Canada, we can hope to return to a pre-pandemic normal by end of this year. While it may take a few years to completely recover from the damage caused by the pandemic, there are many...
One of the biggest ways the pandemic has impacted our lives is the speedy transition to remote work. More and more employers are now offering remote or flexible working as a perk to attract and retain talent. While this may be a smart HR strategy, remote work may not be ideal for all workplaces. The...
The minimum wage in British Columbia increased to $15.65 an hour from $15.20 on June 1, 2022. The 45-cent increase applies to minimum wage workers regardless of whether they are paid hourly, a salary, a commission or on an incentive basis. What is minimum wage? Minimum wage is the lowest wage an employer can pay...
