A lot can happen in a year! January 1st, 2018 found us under the Bill 148, Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 change regime with increased minimum wage, a strange statutory pay calculation, new paid emergency leave for all employees, and much, much more. As employers we hurried to make the necessary changes only to
If you were lucky enough to get a seat to our very popular HR Legal Update held on September 28th, you were probably pleased to hear Carol VandenHoek, Partner at Miller Thomson, speak. Carol shared the latest in the world of HR legal compliance and brought with her some real world case examples to help
It’s back to school for the kids, but as professionals, learning never stops! RLB offers a series of courses in the fall to assist your professional development and deliver value to your organization. Whether you’re a business owner, an associate, or anyone in between, our training courses can help you succeed. Here are the courses coming up this
Following multiple complaints, the government has implemented a new regulation which reverses the changes made to the public holiday pay calculations back in January 2018. These changes were introduced as part of Bill 148 also known as the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 which launched the beginning of this year. The government received numerous
Generation Cohorts Most of us are familiar with the generation cohorts of Baby Boomers, Generation X (Gen X) and Generation Y (Gen Y – also known as “Millennials”). These generations have all been in the workplace for long enough to have developed behavioural expectations and trends. Just entering the workforce now is the latest cohort
Essential HR Training for Supervisors and Managers – Several dates offered Our Human Resources professionals know that well-trained supervisors will lower an employer’s chances of being caught in a lawsuit. This course is information-packed with real case studies and hands-on techniques to help you meet the demands of front line HR. By the end of
There are numerous opportunities for management to improve their processes. Canada has one of the largest not-for-profit sectors in the world. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has identified about 30,000 organizations claiming a tax-exemption as not-for-profit organizations filing a tax return. However, the Act does not require all organizations to file a tax return, or
At RLB, People Count. We have the pleasure of working alongside many great co-workers and colleagues at RLB, and we all work hard to serve our wonderful clients! Here is a small insight of the some of the great team members we have at the firm and their accomplishments. 5 Years of Service Awards
Our Bill 148 Information Seminar on November 24th was a huge success, with over 100 people in attendance! If you missed this session, we’ve got you covered. Below are some of the important takeaways. Key topics and changes coming on January 1st, 2018 Overtime Pay Employees are entitled to 1.5 times the regular
Delivering Constructive Criticism – Several dates offered Have you ever had to deliver a bad performance or have to deliver a performance improvement plan to an employee? Then this workshop is for you! Delivering constructive criticism is one of the most challenging things for anyone and this course will be information-packed with real-world, practical examples