HR Policies

Cannabis in the Workplace – Key Facts for Employers

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As of October 17, 2018, the sale, possession and use of recreational cannabis (also known as marijuana, pot, weed or hash) is legalized across Canada.  What exactly does this mean for employers? There is an overwhelming amount of information and articles written about this topic over the past year from all perspectives.  To help employers …

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Overtime Mishaps to Avoid

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BMO and Scotiabank made headlines recently when they settled their overtime class-action lawsuits.  It came at a steep cost though.  Scotiabank paid nearly $40 million plus another $12.5 million in legal fees to defend 2 lawsuits while BMO settled theirs for $12.5 million.   Overtime pay is one of the top 5 complaints filed with …

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Aging Workforce: Employer Strategies for Future Prosperity

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With the looming shift in demographics happening within Ontario workplaces, employers need to start critically assessing their HR needs in order to better prepare themselves for an aging workforce. FACTS: Birth and fertility rates in Canada continues to decline  The number of seniors is expected to surpass the number of children by 2015 (Statistics Canada) …

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Employer Obligations – Workplace Violence & Harassment (Bill 168 & Bill 132)

Between the media spotlight surrounding the Jian Ghomeshi/CBC case, the Liberal MPs indiscretions on Parliament Hill and the hefty damage awards (over $400,000) levied against Walmart Canada for failing to properly investigate workplace harassment (Boucher v Walmart Canada, ONCA 2014) – it is no surprise employers have a heightened awareness of what can go horribly wrong …

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