How to Craft HR Policies that Work for Your Business
Well-drafted policies not only help establish the culture and expectations of a business, but also help ensure consistency and legal compliance. We provide a few helpful tips on drafting HR policies to actually benefit your business.
The Craft and Discipline of Job Design
In today’s rapidly changing workplace, job design has become a critical factor influencing employee well-being and organizational success. In smaller companies, promotional opportunities may be limited, and employees often wear multiple hats. Effective job design ensures that skills are fully utilized and can help employees feel valued and engaged, even in the absence of immediate advancement opportunities.
Ontario Minimum Wage Increase Comes Into Effect on October 1, 2024
General minimum wage increased to $17.20 as of October 1, 2024. More details inside.
Onboarding Best Practice: A Guided Checklist
Onboarding is a key process in guiding a new employment relationship onto the path of success. We provide some tips and best practices to get your employees started on the right foot.
Unforeseen Third-Party Change Causes Frustration of Employment Agreement
The Ontario Court of Appeal recently decided that an employment agreement can be frustrated due to an unforeseeable change by a third party. More info inside.
What Rights do Employees Have During a Workplace Investigation?
What rights do employees have during an investigation? Challenges can arise during an employee investigation. Bridge Legal & HR Solutions may help you with a pending workplace investigation. Click to learn more.
Condonation of Layoff: Silence May Not Be Enough
What constitutes condonation of layoff? A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision found that silence on the employee’s part may not be enough. More inside.
Temporary Help Agencies & Recruiters: Licensing Requirements
As of July 1, 2024, amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 requiring temporary help agencies (THAs) and recruiters in Ontario to be licensed come into effect. Applications must be submitted with various documents and a $750 fee. THAs must provide a $25,000 security and recruiters must also do so unless certain conditions are met. Find out more inside.
The Role of Human Resources: Why It’s Important
What is the role of human resources and how can an HR department help you unlock the potential of your business? Our colleague Denise Kuhn provides an insightful breakdown of the advantages of human resource consultants for business of any size.
New Legislation: Increasing Fines Under the Ontario Employment Standards Act and Other Changes
The Ontario Government has announced its intention to introduce legislation to increase fines under the Ontario Employment Standards Act in the near future. This comes on the heels of several other legislative changes to the ESA, the most recent of which was the Working for Workers Four Act, 2023 which we covered in our blog […]
