First Reference Talks

Discussions on Human Resources, Employment Law, Payroll and Internal Controls

By | 4 Minutes Read

Workplace accommodation has limits

In Pourasadi v Bentley Leathers Inc., the Human Rights Tribunal found that accommodating a store manager by permitting the employee not to assist customers was not required, since assisting customers was an essential duty of her position.

By | 2 Minutes Read

What injured workers need to know about WSIB

If you sustained a workplace injury and are in receipt of Workplace Safety and Insurance Board benefits for the first time, there are essential pieces of information that you should be familiar with...

By | < 1 Minute Read

Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk

The three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with: Implementation of the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan; a human rights matter that addresses accommodation and mental disability; and a workplace safety and insurance matter that addresses modified work and entitlement to loss of earnings benefits.

About us

Established in 1995, First Reference is the leading service provider of up to date, practical and authoritative HR, payroll and policy databases that are essential to ensure organizations meet their compliance and due diligence requirements.

Main Menu

Stay Connected