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By Clear Path Employer Services | 2 Minutes Read December 7, 2012

‘Tis the season to have an office holiday party

The holiday season is upon us! Lights are being strung on houses, trees are going up in family rooms and the snow is beginning to stick to the ground. For most people, this time of year is all about shopping, cooking and baking and hosting in-laws over the holidays, however for employers another thing is probably on your mind; the office holiday party.

Article by Clear Path Employer Services / Employee Relations / company function, conduct and behaviour, Conduct yourself professionally, employee morale, facebook, holiday office party, holiday season, mixing business with pleasure, office holiday party, planning the holiday party, proper etiquette and decorum matter, social media, workplace holiday party

By Clear Path Employer Services | 2 Minutes Read November 7, 2012

Social media policy – if you don’t have one, get one!

The story about the Ontario man fired from a retail store due to insensitive online posts about the death of Amanda Todd, is not the first time we've seen a story like this.

Article by Clear Path Employer Services / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Privacy / available 24/7, conduct and behaviour, eight hours a day, Employee email and computer use, employee handbook, Employee policy manual, employees using social media, facebook, hours of work, HR issues, misconduct, outside of business hours, policies and procedures, policy manual, Smarthphones, social media, social media policy, terminations

By Michele Glassford | 2 Minutes Read November 2, 2012

Workplace policies to avoid the holiday party hangover

With the holiday season fast approaching, employers are consistently reminded of the additional risks and liabilities which may result from an employer-sponsored holiday event. Nevertheless, holiday parties and events are often considered to be an essential "benefit" expected by employees.

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