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Stampede – The Good, The Bad & The Unemployed
For many Calgary-based businesses, the first ten days of July each summer are synonymous with a slowdown of business, empty offices and packed beer gardens. Viewed by some as the least productive time of year – “no one works during Stampede” – a strong case can be made for exactly the opposite. In fact, if …
Managing Disabilities in the Workplace
You say you want a diverse workplace. But what does that really mean? Will you employ a receptionist in a wheelchair? Promote to management someone with a speech impediment? Modify job duties for an individual with limited mobility? Canadian employers are now, more than ever, focused on attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. So, begs …
Sick Leave in Canada
Paid sick leave is a contentious issue right now for Canadians. While many American states are making ground with their fight for paid sick leave, Canada has made little progress in terms of improving minimum sick leave standards for employees. To look at the facts: There is no law that requires employers to provide pay …
Hangovers and Sick Leave
A few months back, HRM Online posted an article about Sick Leave, asking the question: Does a hangover constitute as Sick Leave? It made us really think – is a hangover considered illness? If so, should sick leave cover self-induced illnesses? HRM unearthed these key points: Much like cosmetic surgery or sunburn, a hangover is …