To be able to manage staff well, it is important that employers know how to handle difficult conversations with tact. An employee’s bad personal hygiene can be a particularly sensitive issue to address. But workplace hygiene must be taken seriously. Not only is working around a co-worker with poor personal hygiene uncomfortable for your staff,...
According to Statistics Canada, 19% of women and 13% of men reported that they had experienced harassment in their workplace in 2018. A 2018 WSIB Statistical Report revealed that between 2014 and 2018, insured workers filed 13,338 lost-time injury reports due to assaults, violent acts, harassment, or act of war or terrorism. This represented 5%...
Every year, the Ontario government introduces new laws and regulations that impact HR practices. As an employer, you should review your policies and procedures to ensure that you comply with these changes. If you’re an employer covered by the Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA) and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), you’ll be required...
The importance of maternity leave cannot be overstated. For new mothers, it provides a critical period of time to bond with their newborns, recover from childbirth, and adjust to their new role as parents. As such, it is vital for an employer to understand their responsibilities when it comes to maternity. In Alberta, employers are...
The four-day workweek has been rising in popularity, with numerous countries around the world adopting the working model to successful outcomes. In the lead-up to the Ontario 2022 general election, two political parties in Ontario promised to explore the option and companies across the country have already adopted the working model. While some have implemented a work week...
