On September 24, join us for a free webinar to learn about the costliest HR mistakes that nonprofits make. Employment agreements, workplace harassment complaints, and employee terminations are among the most common HR challenges nonprofits face—and among the most likely...
Includes a FREE, lawyer-vetted Employment Contract Template and other valuable resources! Getting employment contracts right isn’t just a legal checkbox; it’s peace of mind for everyone in your nonprofit. If your organization still relies on handshake agreements or old offer...
Running a nonprofit means wearing a lot of hats, and let’s be honest, HR probably isn’t the one you’re most excited about. But solid HR documentation? It is your nonprofit’s best friend. Whether you're hiring your first staff member or...
Running a nonprofit is no small feat, is it? It’s incredibly rewarding to chase a mission that matters, but let’s be honest - it’s also a juggling act. And at the heart of it all? Your people. They’re the ones...
Handling employees who display subpar behaviour and performance can pose a significant challenge for nonprofit organizations. It can be particularly unclear whether to pursue performance improvement, disciplinary measures, or termination to effectively address these issues. But fret not, because we're...
When you hire an employee in Ontario with no talk of a set end date, the presumption is that the relationship will continue more or less forever. Of course, this is not by any means a practical expectation. Employers change,...
A key principle that runs through all of the dismissal cases we report on is that employers are free to terminate employment relationships, with the provision of notice or payment in lieu of notice. The exception is where the law...
There is a popular belief amongst employers to this day that the law in Ontario about severance pay is ‘one month per year.’ For decades this has been viewed as a sort of golden rule and is mistaken by many...
Job hunting is rarely easy. While some experts say that it may be easier to find a new job when you are currently working, either way, the process can be a grind. With steep competition today, applicants often go on three,...
Can an employee sue in court and claim WSIB benefits? Labour and employment lawyer Rishi Bandhu weighs in. When stress-related injuries are caused by events in the workplace, an employee may be entitled to benefits under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA). The legislation provides a compensation scheme, funded...
