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5 Benefits of Using a Temp Staffing Agency to "Try Before You Buy"

Hiring a new employee is a major investment for any business. Like any other investment, you should consider a trial run before making a long-term commitment. If you handle your own hiring, it’s not always easy to try before you buy. There are legal hurdles, possible contractual obligations, and employment […]

New Provincial Protected Leaves in Ontario To Take Effect October 29, 2014

As of October 29th, 2014 the list of job-protected leaves of absence under Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) will include 3 additional leaves. The new list will expand to include Family Caregiver Leave, Critically Ill Child Care Leave and Crime Related Child Death or Disappearance Leave.   Family Caregiver […]

Long Term Order Picker jobs – APPLY NOW!

  Click here to apply: https://www.fitzii.com/apply/783?s=li Pickering, Ontario Long Term Order Picker jobs for our distrbution Company in Pickering! Operation of a double pallet jack forklift (we train and certify!) Stacking skids Lifting up to 50 lbs continuously in a fast paced environment Day, afternoon and midnight shifts available (Sunday-Thurday) […]

What Employers Should Know About Employees Taking Sick Leave

While there are many human resource-related issues that can cause confusion and spark conflict, few are as problematic as what employers can and cannot ask when an employee goes on extended sick leave.  This is because employers need to: Show their employee that they care. Ensure they comply with all […]

BILL 18 Is Changing the Employment Landscape in Ontario

Recently the Government of Ontario re-introduced legislation to amend various employment-related statutes:  Bill 18, Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger Economy Act, 2014 (formerly Bill 146 – the Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger Economy Act, 2013).  Bill 146 “died” on the order paper when the provincial parliament was dissolved but with […]

Inter-Company Transfers (Changes to Program)

In the past, organizations have been able to transfer employees with specialized knowledge to their Canadian entity with minimal resistance. However, the Government of Canada has recently announced significant changes to the Specialized Knowledge stream of the Intra-Company Transfer program. Employees seeking transfer to Canada under this stream will need […]

Don’t Ignore Social Media – Have a Policy!

Social media can be a powerful tool, for good and bad. As an employer, you can give some direction to the positive use of social media and set expectations through a policy. Employers have the right to manage employee conduct that affects the workplace, including the use of social media. […]

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