Below you'll find a list of all posts from August, 2017
One of the best managers I ever worked for taught me that the most important thing I will ever do in my working life is to hire the right person for the right job. Hiring someone at $50,000 who works for you for 15 years can easily be a million dollar decision when considering fringe benefits. Do it right. If …
“I don’t have to pay overtime because my employees are salaried.” “I don’t have to pay overtime because my employees are making so much money they are already getting paid for it.” If you are a business owner or manager that thinks this way, there is a chance that the Employment Standards Act of Ontario is not being followed. If …
The decision to tell an employee “You’re fired!” should never be taken lightly or without full consideration of all the facts and potential ramifications. From the standpoint of the employee, losing a job can be a life changing event. The loss of position, income, prestige, identity, self-confidence and self-esteem can be impactful and painful. For some, replacing the job and …
The Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs has been holding meetings around the province to hear submissions from various interest groups on the Wynne government’s Bill 148. The proposed minimum wage hike to $15.00 per hour by January 2019, appears to be a flash point at these meetings, with detractors claiming the sky will fall on many small businesses …
