<h2>Guide Summary: Maternity and Parental Leave</h2>

<p>Do you have questions about maternity and parental leave in Ontario? Become familiar with the passing of Bill 148, including the increase to parental leave. Download this free guide for employers. This is a dedicated resource for small business owners, covering the topic of pregnancy and parental leaves. If you&#39;re looking for advice on employee entitlement, employer obligations, EI benefits, or the Ontario Human Rights Code to accommodate pregnant workers, this guide is for you. Read our Employer FAQ&#39;s to get answers on commonly questions around maternity and parental leave. If you require help to apply this information to your particular situation, call Employer Line to speak with an expert HR consultant at Peninsula. Our dedicated advice line for small business owners is a complimentary service that&#39;s available at <strong><a href="tel:+%201-888-219-8767">1-888-219-8767</a>.</strong></p>


Maternity and Parental Leave

<p>This employer guide explores the basics of bereavement leave to help you avoid common pitfalls. Whether your organization is big or small, a long-established firm or a start-up, managing leaves of absence in the workplace will help support your business growth and a strong organizational culture. It is important to understand what rights your employees have and how to establish an appropriate bereavement leave policy that reflects your business practices. This resource guide will help small business owners like you understand the basics of bereavement leave in Alberta. Read on for more information and our Employer FAQs on Albertas’s labour laws to adopt HR best practices. To apply them to your own company, speak with our expert HR advisors at Employer Line. We also offer a dedicated employer advice line that is complimentary. Contact us today at: <a href="tel:+1888-219-8767">1 (888) 219-8767</a>.</p>


Bereavement Leave

<h2>Guide Summary: Termination - Manitoba</h2>

<p>Are you following HR bests practices when it comes to employee dismissals? How familiar are you with the Employment Standards Code? Both can help you prevent legal challenges, particularly related to terminating employment. This is a resource for small business owners, covering the topic of terminating employment. If you’re an employer looking for advice on employee dismissals, notice periods, termination pay, or severance pay, this guide is for you. Read our Employer FAQs to learn even more on the subject. For help to apply this information to your small business, call Peninsula to speak with our expert HR advisors. Our dedicated advice line for small business owners is a complimentary service that’s available 24/7 at 1-888-219-8767</p>


Termination Guide - Manitoba

<h2>Guide Summary: Recruitment and Onboarding</h2>

<p>As an employer, are you compliant with hiring laws? Are you minimizing legal risks and following HR best practices? This is a dedicated resource for small business owners, covering the topic of recruitment and onboarding. If you&#39;re looking for advice on the process of hiring, effective onboarding, probationary periods, or managing payroll and deductions, this guide is for you. Use our Employer&#39;s Checklist to ensure that you&#39;re checking all the boxes when it comes to recruitment and onboarding. If you require help to apply this information to your particular situation, call Employer Line to speak with our expert HR and employment advisors at Peninsula. Our dedicated advice line for small business owners is a complimentary service that&#39;s available at <strong><a href="tel:+1-888-219-8767">1-888-219-8767</a>.</strong></p>


Recruitment and Onboarding

<h2>Guide Summary: Recreational Cannabis Use - Manitoba</h2>

<p>In 2018, Canada became the latest country to make recreational cannabis legal. The policy change has had a major impact on both attitudes and standards. Most noteworthy for employers, however, is recreational cannabis use in the workplace. While this change affects everyone, it is even more important for Canadian employers to understand how their companies should handle it. Download our free guide to managing the use of recreational cannabis in the workplace. Learn more about the risks involved as an employer and managing your employees in light of this matter. For help applying the information to your small business, speak with our experts at Peninsula. Our free advice line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call today: 1-888-219-8767</p>


Recreational Cannabis Use - Manitoba

<h2>The Essential Health and Safety Guide for Small Business Owners</h2>

<p>As an employer, do you understand your legal requirements when it comes to health and safety in the workplace? The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) applies to almost all workers (including contractors, subcontractors and anyone else performing work or providing a service in exchange for compensation) and workplaces. This includes the majority of small to medium-sized businesses. Employers may use this guide as a reference point for health an safety standards. It contains essential information regarding your duties under the provincial health and safety laws. It also provides answer to frequently asked questions concerning this topic. If you require help to apply this information to your particular situation, call Employer Line to speak with our HR advisors at Peninsula. Our dedicated advice line for small business owners is a complimentary service that&#39;s available at **<a href="tel:+%201-888-219-8767">1-888-219-8767</a>.</p>


The Essential Health and Safety Guide for Small Businesses

<p>Do you have an effective and updated leave policy in place? Use this guide to learn about your employer obligations in relation to Personal and Family Responsibility Leave and how to better manage employee absences. Understanding employee’s rights is crucial to their management and also to the correct function of your business. Establishing a clear leave policy will prevent excessive absence and will assure your employees of their rights should they need to take leave. If you require help to apply this information to your particular situation, call Employerline to speak with our HR advisors at Peninsula. Our dedicated advice line for small business owners is a complimentary service that’s available at <strong><a href="tel:+1888-219-8767">1 888-219-8767</a>.</strong></p>


Personal and Family Responsibility Leave

<p>How do you manage absence in the workplace? Have you prepared or updated your leave policy? Managing leaves of absence in the workplace helps support your business growth and strong organizational culture. As of January 1st, 2018, Albert&#39;s labour laws regarding employee management have changed to include a new job-protected Citizenship Ceremony Leave. It is important to understand what rights your employees have and to establish an appropriate Citizenship Ceremony Leave policy reflecting your business practices. If you require help to apply this information to your particular situation, call Employer Line to speak with our HR advisors at Peninsula. Our dedicated advice line for small business owners is a complimentary service that’s available at <strong><a href="tel:+1888-219-8767">1 888-219-8767</a>.</strong></p>


Citizenship Ceremony Leave

<h2>Guide Summary: Duty to Accommodate</h2>

<p>Is your workplace accessible to all its employees? In Alberta, employers are legally responsible for making accommodations in their workplaces, on any grounds supported in the Alberta Human Rights Act (AHR Act). Providing adequate accommodation in the workplace can take various forms such as, adjusting workplace policies, providing rehabilitation programs and revising aspects of the job. This guide will help you understand the employer’s duty to accommodation and the rights and responsibilities of both the employer and the employee on this topic. For further assistance regarding duty to accommodate, speak with our expert HR advisors at Peninsula. We offer a dedicated employer advice line. that is complimentary and available 24/7. Contact us today at: 1-888-219-8767</p>


Duty to Accommodate

<p>Do you know the differences between employing a student, a young worker and a worker over the age of 25? Use this free employer guide to learn how to employ and manage young employees in Ontario. An employee’s age and work hours determine their minimum wage entitlements and in which industries they can work. Beyond providing correct pay, employers have additional obligations. Find out more about the unique responsibilities employers have when employing young workers. After reading this guide, speak with our HR advisors to check whether your business is employing young workers in a manner that is compliant with the <em>Occupational Health and Safety Act</em> and the <em>Employment Standards Act</em> Our dedicated advice line for small business owners is a complimentary service that’s available at 1 888-219-8767.</p>


Employing Young Workers

<h2>Guide Summary: Recreational Cannabis use in the Workplace</h2>

<p>In 2018, Canada became the latest jurisdiction to legalize the recreational use of cannabis. It&#39;s a significant policy shift that will impact social attitudes, community standards and workplace practices. One of the biggest questions is, &quot;how will recreational cannabis use impact the workplace?&quot; Canadian employers should understand the potential impacts on their organization and operations. Download this free employer guide to recreational cannabis use in the workplace and read about the risks you need to know as an employer. If you require help to apply this information to your particular situation, call Employer Line to speak with our experts. Our dedicated advice line for small business owners is a complimentary service that&#39;s available at **<a href="tel:+%201-888-219-8767">1-888-219-8767</a>.</p>


Recreational Cannabis use in the Workplace

<h2>Guide Summary: Ministry of Labour and Human Rights Tribunal Claims</h2>

<p>This is a resource for small business owners, covering the basics of Ministry of Labour claims and the processes of the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario. If you&#39;re an employer covered under the <em>Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA),</em> your employee is able to file a claim with the Ministry of Labour where there is reason to believe that you are not complying to the law. If your employee believes they have experienced discrimination or harassment under the Human Rights Code, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario is responsible for investing and resolving the claim. Read this dedicated employer guide to find out more about Ministry of Labour and Human Rights Tribunal claims. If you require help to apply this information to your particular situation, call Employer Line to speak with our expert HR and employment advisors at Peninsula. Our dedicated advice line for small business owners is a complimentary service that&#39;s available at **<a href="tel:+%201-888-219-8767">1-888-219-8767</a>.</p>


Ministry of Labour and Human Rights Tribunal Claims

<h2>Guide Summary: Joint Health and Safety Committees</h2>

<p>Did you know? If your business has more than 20 regularly employed workers, a Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) is a requirement under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). As an employer, this guide is a useful resource to help you understand the importance of Joint Health and Safety Committees and what this means for your business under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act. If you require help to apply this information to your particular situation, call Employer Line to speak with our HR advisors at Peninsula. Our dedicated advice line for small business owners is a complimentary service that&#39;s available at **<a href="tel:+%201-888-219-8767">1-888-219-8767</a>.</p>


Joint Health and Safety Committees

<h2>Guide Summary: Sick Leave</h2>

<p>Bill 47 made changes to Ontario labour laws again, separating Personal Emergency Leave into three categories: family responsibility, bereavement, and sick leave. Whether you are a new start-up or long-established organization, managing these absences can help support your business growth. It can also help you maintain a strong workplace culture. This resource guide will help small business owners like you understand the basics of sick leave in Ontario. Read on for more information and our Employer FAQs on Ontario’s labour laws to adopt HR best practices. To apply them to your own company, speak with our expert HR advisors at Employer Line. We also offer a dedicated employer advice line that is complimentary and available anytime. Contact us today at: 1-888-219-8767</p>


Sick Leave

<h2>Guide Summary: Employee Documentation</h2>

<p>As an employer, how do you protect yourself from liability risk? How do you set expectations and rules for your employees? This is a resource for small business owners, covering the topic of employee documentation. If you&#39;re looking for advice on preparing an employee handbook and employee agreement, this guide is for you. Use our Employer&#39;s Checklist to ensure that you&#39;re checking all the boxes when it comes to having the right documents and processes for your employees. If you require help to apply this information to your particular situation, call Employer Line to speak with our expert HR and employment advisors at Peninsula. Our dedicated advice line for small business owners is a complimentary service that&#39;s available at  <strong><a href="tel:+%201-888-219-8767">1-888-219-8767</a></strong></p>


Employee Documentation

<h2>Guide Summary: Health and Safety Workplace Inspections</h2>

<p>Occupational health and safety inspectors strive to enforce regulations outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and ensure business owners are working to maintain an Internal Responsibility System (IRS). This guide is a useful resource to help you understand inspection details, powers and abilities inspectors have, and how they will impact your business. If you require help to apply this information to your particular situation, call Employer Line to speak with our HR advisors at Peninsula. Our dedicated advice line for small business owners is a complimentary service that&#39;s available at **<a href="tel:+%201-888-219-8767">1-888-219-8767</a>.</p>


Health and Safety Workplace Inspections

<p>Does your business have a policy addressing this type of leave, and are you prepared to deal with requests as they arise? Managing leaves according to an established protocol helps support your business growth and enforces a strong organizational culture. As an employer, it is important that you keep up with Ontario&#39;s changing labour laws. Bill 148 introduced Domestic or Sexual Violence Leave, directly affecting how employers must manage employees absence. If you require help to apply this information to your particular situation, call Employer Line to speak with our HR advisors at Peninsula. Our dedicated advice line for small business owners is a complimentary service that’s available at <strong><a href="tel:+1888-219-8767">1 888-219-8767</a>.</strong></p>


Domestic or Sexual Violence Leave

<h2>Guide Summary: Employees &amp; Independent Contractors</h2>

<p>This employer guide explores the difference between employees and independent contractors to help employers avoid common pitfalls. Download our free guide to managing both employees and independent contractors. Learn more about the risks involved as an employer and managing your employees in light of this matter. For help applying the information to your small business, speak with our experts at Peninsula. Our free advice line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call today: <a href="tel:+%201-888-219-8767">1-888-219-8767</a></p>


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