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HR News of the Day |
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6 Years of Sick Leave Abuse Ends in Dismissal
Free DISC personality test - via HRM Online; Identifying any potential weak spots is a key step to strengthening your ability as a leader
Community care facilities for elderly fastest-growing industry in Canada - Study via Canadian HR Reporter
Free resource on navigating WSIB for Ontario employers with less than 100 employees: The Office of the Employer Adviser (OEA) is an independent agency of the Ministry of Labour(MOL) and has been helping Ontario employers manage their workplace safety and insurance costs since 1985. They provide expert advice to any size employer, and represent primarily employers who employ fewer than 100 employees. Their service is completely confidential and you will never be charged a fee, given the OEA is funded through the premiums or administrative fees you pay the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). |
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Results of 2014 OHSA Blitz for New and Young Workers
New and young workers in Ontario are three times more likely to be injured during their first month on the job than at any other time. Find out the results of last year's OHSA blitz. With summer internships already in full swing, it is very important to ensure all young workers are trained in safety procedures at your workplace. The top 3 most frequently issued orders involved employers' failure to:
- assess the workplace for a risk of violence and to have a workplace violence and harassment policy in place
- take reasonable precautions to protect the health and safety of workers
- post a copy of the OHSA in the workplace
Download the latest version of OHSA here for your bulletin board.
New website available to help employers with AODA compliance
The government's new website will make it easier for you to find out what you need to do to meet Ontario’s accessibility laws. Everything you need – information, tools and resources – to help you learn about your requirements is just a click away.
Tips on Handling Sick Leave
One of the best pieces of advice we have heard to date on handling sick leave and disability issues was from a recent law seminar on the topic. Medical notes are not court orders and employers shouldn't accept them at face value. Employers are well within their rights to ask for more information and should never accept nonsensical medical notes. We've been receiving many requests for assistance with sick leave issues lately; here's a link to one of our archived blogs on how to handle.
What We’ve Been Up To
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We welcome new client Butternut Manor! |
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Managing Director, Stephanie Messier, presented to PPI Benefits associates in Montreal last week. |
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