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Workplace Investigations: When to Investigate & Best Practices

October 10, 2024 | Work Environment and Policies

Ensure compliance and protect your business with HRAC’s expert workplace harassment services. We assist employers in addressing employee complaints, conducting thorough workplace investigations, and staying compliant with Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). From policy development to workplace harassment program implementation and training, HRAC helps you manage conflict and create a safe working environment. Whether you’re facing employee grievances, harassment allegations, or need guidance on conducting investigations, our certified HR professionals are here to help. Contact us today to safeguard your workplace.

Your Obligations as an Employer with the Federal Election on Sep 20th

September 19, 2021 | Work Environment and Policies

A reminder to employers of their obligations on Election Day.

The importance of checking in with employees to ask “how are you … today”

December 13, 2020 | Work Environment and Policies

As we head into winter, and into our darker months, cases are rising across Canada.  We’re facing renewed restrictions and some of us are feeling COVID fatigue.  Given all of this, now is a really good time to ask your employees: how are you doing … today?

Top 5 Tips for Managing in a Remote Work Environment

July 27, 2020 | Work Environment and Policies

As a virtual company, here are our top 5 tips for managing in a remote work environment

Guidelines for Employers for COVID-19

March 15, 2020 | Work Environment and Policies

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, some guidelines for employers to help navigate through these unprecedented times.

To Give or Not To Give a Reference - That is the Question

January 22, 2020 | Work Environment and Policies

We often get asked the question from employers about whether they should provide a reference or not for an employee that has been terminated without cause.

Can my employer tell me when to take vacation?

December 17, 2019 | Work Environment and Policies

Employees are often surprised to learn that employers can dictate when they take their vacation time.  This often comes up when employees have large vacation balances that have not been used up prior to the end of a vacation calendar year.

Out of Sight Should Not Mean Out of Mind for Employees on Sick Leave

July 15, 2019 | Work Environment and Policies

Do not ignore employees on sick leave.  Find out our tips on properly handling an employee’s absence due to illness.

Navigating the 13 Leaves of Absence in Ontario

May 23, 2019 | Work Environment and Policies

Information on the various leaves available to Ontario employees.  Updated from original article.

New Employment Insurance Parental Leave Benefits Effective March 17, 2019

February 19, 2019 | Work Environment and Policies

Article explaining the new expanded EI parental leave benefits.