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May 10, 2018 Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor Employee Relations, Human Resources, Human Rights, Notice, Damages and Settlements, Payroll, Source Deductions and Reporting,
The three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with CPP and QPP upcoming changes, breaching the duty of care to a customer, and employee theft.
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February 24, 2017 Rubin Thomlinson LLP Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Notice, Damages and Settlements, Payroll, Pensions and Benefits, Source Deductions and Reporting, Wages and Compensation
Given the majority of legal disputes that settle before going to trial, the role of a modern civil litigator has shifted from not only being a courtroom specialist, but also being an expert in negotiation. The main goal in almost all negotiations for an employee is to extract a large payout, while the goal for the employer is to settle the claim while paying out as little as possible. Though lawyers use different techniques for extracting these results for their clients, I wanted to share three simple tips that are often overlooked when employers are negotiating a settlement.
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October 31, 2016 Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor Employee Relations, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Payroll, Pensions and Benefits, Source Deductions and Reporting, Union Relations, Wages and Compensation
On October 6, 2016, the federal government introduced Bill C-26, An Act to amend the Canada Pension Plan, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Act and the Income Tax Act to enhance the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Canada’s government provided pension plan.
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October 20, 2016 Cristina Lavecchia Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, Health and Safety, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Payroll, Pensions and Benefits, Union Relations, Wages and Compensation
The three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with: The introduction of Bill C-26 to enhance CPP; head injuries and the related consequences of an employee not reporting such injury as soon as it happens; and a case that addresses workplace investigations and the violation of procedural fairness.
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October 13, 2016 Cristina Lavecchia Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Payroll, Pensions and Benefits, Union Relations, Wages and Compensation
The three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with: The Federal government`s introduction of legislation for a stronger Canada Pension Plan and a more secure retirement for Canadians; a case where the Ontario Labour Relations Board had to decide whether a worker was an employee, and not an independent contractor, as under the Employment Standards Act, 2000; employer compensation budgets for 2017.
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June 30, 2016 Cristina Lavecchia Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, Health and Safety, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Human Rights, Payroll, Penalties and Fines, Pensions and Benefits, Recruiting and Hiring, Union Relations
The three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with: An article that looks at an agreement in principle that was reached for CPP expansion; a FAQ that addresses the validity of an employment contract that was not signed; and an article that looks at the construction union wage rate index for May 2016.
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June 21, 2016 Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor Employee Relations, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Payroll, Pensions and Benefits, Source Deductions and Reporting, Union Relations, Wages and Compensation
On June 20, 2016, the federal government Finance Minister reached an agreement in principle with most of the provincial and territorial Finance Ministers to strengthen the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) for future generations of Canadians.
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April 19, 2016 Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor Employee Relations, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Payroll, Pensions and Benefits, Recruiting and Hiring, Source Deductions and Reporting, Union Relations, Wages and Compensation
On April 14, 2016, the Ontario government introduced new legislation to launch the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP) legislation. Bill 186, Ontario Retirement Pension Plan Act (Strengthening Retirement Security for Ontarians), 2016 will ensure that if the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is not enhanced, Ontario can proceed with the ORPP. However, the Ontario government says […]
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March 29, 2016 Cristina Lavecchia Employee Relations, Government Budgets, Throne Speeches and Plans, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Payroll, Pensions and Benefits, Recruiting and Hiring, Source Deductions and Reporting, Training and Development, Union Relations, Wages and Compensation
On March 22, 2016, the new Liberal Government’s first federal budget, “Growing the Middle Class,” was tabled in the House of Commons. Budget 2016 focuses on growing the economy, creating jobs, and strengthening the middle class. Of interest to employers and payroll professionals…
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February 25, 2016 Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Human Rights, Payroll, Pensions and Benefits, Training and Development, Union Relations, Wages and Compensation
Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with the delay of the effective date of the ORPP; romance in the workplace; and, inclement weather and employer obligations.
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July 17, 2014 Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor Employee Relations, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Notice, Damages and Settlements, Payroll, Pensions and Benefits, Privacy and Security, Wages and Compensation
Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with a privacy class action lawsuit; the meaning of substantially gainful employment under CPP; and the taxability of forgoing a non-cash gift.
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April 4, 2013 Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor Employee Relations, Human Resources, Payroll, Pensions and Benefits, Source Deductions and Reporting
On April 1, 2013, the federal government launched the new Social Security Tribunal…
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January 2, 2013 Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor Accessibility Standards, Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, Health and Safety, Human Resources, Integrated Accessibility Regulation, Payroll, Pensions and Benefits, Source Deductions and Reporting, Standard for Customer Service, Standard for the Built Environment, Wages and Compensation
We are repeating this December 21 blog post to ensure employers, human resources professionals, payroll specialists, legal advisors, managers and supervisors among others start 2013 on the right foot.
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November 8, 2012 Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor Health and Safety, Human Resources, Human Rights, Payroll, Pensions and Benefits, Source Deductions and Reporting, Wages and Compensation
The three most popular HRinfodesk articles this week deal with CPP rates for 2013, psychological health and safety, and investigating workplace violence.
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May 31, 2012 Alan McEwen Human Resources, Payroll, Recruiting and Hiring, Source Deductions and Reporting
In its omnibus budget Bill C-38, the federal government is giving itself the ability to eliminate the use of physical Social Insurance Number cards. According to an article in the May 16 issue of the Globe and Mail, actual SIN cards will no longer be issued as of March 2014. Currently Employment Insurance and Canada Pension Plan legislation requires employers to ask to see the actual card.
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