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Termination for cause: a guide for Ontario employers

Terminating an employee for cause is a complex and sensitive situation. Here are your obligations as an employer under the Ontario ...

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Statutory Holidays in Ontario: A 2025 Guide for Employers

Learn about how stat holidays work in Ontario; your responsibilities, when they are, employee eligibility and how holiday pay ...

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Digital vs paper timesheets

Despite paper trails having ruled HR departments for as long as we can remember, a digital solution for any HR process will save you time, money, and ...

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Provincial guide to sick leave in Canada: Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta

Sickness absence is a fact of working life. But for employers, navigating what’s legally required when an employee is off sick isn’t always as ...

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Understanding career progression for your employees

Career growth is extremely important to employees: workers who see a clear career path are more likely to be engaged and committed to their jobs. ...

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How to create an absence management policy

Managing employee absence can be a tricky balance. On one hand, you want to support your team when they’re unwell or facing personal challenges. On ...

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Ontario’s Bill 190: The Working for Workers Five Act, 2024

On October 28, 2024, Ontario’s Bill 190: The Working for Workers Five Act, 2024,  received Royal Assent. If passed, Bill 190 will introduce several ...

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Questions to ask in a 1:1 meeting with an employee

One-to-one meetings are an important element of your performance management process. However, they are equally a great tool for touching base with ...

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A guide for effective one-to-one meetings

In our guide for effective one-to-one meetings, not only do we explain how this tool for conversation can benefit your business, but also how to ...

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