In today’s online world, the ability to produce false identities and credentials is astounding. This makes the task of conducting background and reference checks during the hiring process even more important. If an employee ‘fakes’ credentials, and there is harm caused because the employee was …
Performance Management
Succession Plans – Not Just for Royals!
What is a “Succession Plan”??? Simply, it is the “plan” for who takes over and what happens to your assets when you retire or are no longer able to run your business. Why do you need a plan? Because accidents, illness, and employee turnover are an unfortunate part of business …
Changing Your Employment Contracts? Beware of Constructive Dismissal!
Many employers have been updating, renewing or altering employment agreements to respond to the changes that COVID has brought to the workplace, and many of them are risking serious financial consequences from constructive dismissal claims because they are not “following the rules”. There are two …
Deadline for Monitoring Policy October 11
As part of the “Working for Workers Act 2022” passed in April 2022, the Employment Standards Act has been updated to include a requirement for workplaces with more than 25 employees to disclose how, when and why the employer uses electronic methods to monitor employees. The deadline for …
What Can Employers Deduct From Pay?
Other than the "statutory" deductions such as Income Tax, EI, and CPP premiums, what other deductions can an employer take from employees? Here are some examples: Uniforms: YES - Employers can deduct a "reasonable" amount (no more than the actual cost) of required uniforms (i.e., Tim Horton's) …
