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) …
Vacation, Public and Religious Holidays
Transparent and Secure? The Working for Workers Act Impacts Cyber Security and Employee Privacy
This article is a co-submission from Birmingham Consulting and Kissinger HR, in response to Ontario’s new requirements under the Working for Workers Act, 2022 to disclose electronic monitoring of employee activity. For many employers, it makes sense to track high-value physical assets like …
Ontario to Require Employers to Disclose Electronic Monitoring
The "Working for Workers Act 2", has passed third reading and will proceed to the Lieutenant Governor for Royal Assent. This new legislation includes a requirement for "large employers" to inform their employees about how, when, and why the employer is monitoring their work or actions. Ontario …
Do You Own/Operate a Franchise?
Most franchise-based organizations are lacking in Human Resources knowledge. While there is usually an HR Department for corporate staff to turn to, the Store/Franchise owner(s) have nowhere to go except the Ministry of Labour or a lawyer. This is not only a costly solution, but it also puts you …
The Employee Training Series Is Back!
Kissinger HR Services provides In-Person and Online (Zoom/Teams) workshops and training on many common Employee subjects. We also cover topics that are custom-suited to your organization's needs. Our Training Sessions include Employment Standards; Health and Safety; Violence/Harassment in the …
