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Let's us know how we can help....if we don't know...we can not help!


Saturday, December 29, 2012

FREE webinar

Mark your calendars!! January 14th there will be 2 FREE webinars one at 11:00 and one at 3:30! email sales@the-staffroom.com for the details, topisc to include Just in: On December 17, 2012, the Ontario government filed two regulations amending the Accessibility Standards for Customer Service and the Integrated Accessibility Standards regulations enacted under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Mark your calendars for the following WORKSHOPS
Thursday January 17th and 31st one is at 8:30am ending at noon and the second one is at 1pm and ending at 4:30pm Please is 100 Consilium Place Suite 200 and the cost is $100 until Jan 11 then it raises to $150 and after Jan. 16 it goes up to $200.00. Seating is limited so HURRY and register by emailing hradmin@the-staffroom.com. We will send you an invoice, to be paid PRIOR to the workshop of your choice. Please be sure to add in the email, the company, your name, address, phone number and email....
There will be door prizes, 50/50 draws and a lot of interaction as you learn about cost savings on WSIB, H&S, how to make sure your within the Ministry of Labour check list for the Massive blitz they are continuing again in 2013. We will also cover the reporting that is due for the end of January for Just in: On December 17, 2012, the Ontario government filed two regulations amending the Accessibility Standards for Customer Service and the Integrated Accessibility Standards regulations enacted under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

HURRY and register today! Time is running out

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Saturday, October 27, 2012

Employee privacy update: Supreme Court of Canada releases decision in R v Cole

Employee privacy update: Supreme Court of Canada releases decision in R v Cole

Employee privacy update: Supreme Court of Canada releases decision in R v Cole

Employee privacy update: Supreme Court of Canada releases decision in R v Cole

Constructively dismissed Walmart employee gets $1.4 million - By Stuart Rudner

Constructively dismissed Walmart employee gets $1.4 million - By Stuart Rudner

Canadian HR Reporter - Article - CEP votes in favour of super-union with CAW - By Katia Caporiccio

Canadian HR Reporter - Article - CEP votes in favour of super-union with CAW - By Katia Caporiccio

New case helps to further define the difference between “workplace harassment” and “legitimate management conduct”

New case helps to further define the difference between “workplace harassment” and “legitimate management conduct”

Canadian HR Reporter - Article - Walmart hit with minimum wage lawsuit as walkout threat looms

Canadian HR Reporter - Article - Walmart hit with minimum wage lawsuit as walkout threat looms

Facebook taunts reprehensible, but are they just cause for dismissal? - By Stuart Rudner

Facebook taunts reprehensible, but are they just cause for dismissal? - By Stuart Rudner

Crime and punishment - By Jeffrey R. Smith

Crime and punishment - By Jeffrey R. Smith

What payroll needs to know about the new budget legislation - By Alan McEwen

What payroll needs to know about the new budget legislation - By Alan McEwen

Canadian Safety Reporter - Article - Ontario moves forward with proposed amendments to workplace safety act

Canadian Safety Reporter - Article - Ontario moves forward with proposed amendments to workplace safety act

Canadian Payroll Reporter - Article - Online registration now open for tax preparers to accommodate mandatory electronic filing requirements

Canadian Payroll Reporter - Article - Online registration now open for tax preparers to accommodate mandatory electronic filing requirements

Keep up with AODA reporting!

Keep up with AODA reporting!

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Interview TIps

Interview TIps

What do you do when your employees won’t come to work?

What do you do when your employees won’t come to work?

Canadian HR Reporter - Article - Ont. Human Rights Commission releases consultation report on human rights, mental health

Canadian HR Reporter - Article - Ont. Human Rights Commission releases consultation report on human rights, mental health

Canadian HR Reporter - Article - Stress levels rising among business professionals: Survey

Canadian HR Reporter - Article - Stress levels rising among business professionals: Survey

Canadian Employment Law Today Article - Hip replacement surgery and recovery time factors in termination, Ontario Human Rights Tribunal rules

Canadian Employment Law Today Article - Hip replacement surgery and recovery time factors in termination, Ontario Human Rights Tribunal rules

Canadian Labour Reporter - Article - CAW, Ford reach 4-year labour agreement, avert strike

Canadian Labour Reporter - Article - CAW, Ford reach 4-year labour agreement, avert strike

Canadian Labour Reporter - Article - Public service cuts put PIPSC members’ jobs on the line

Canadian Labour Reporter - Article - Public service cuts put PIPSC members’ jobs on the line

Canadian HR Reporter - Article - 6 in 10 Canadians willing to work longer for better lifestyle in retirement: CIBC poll

Canadian HR Reporter - Article - 6 in 10 Canadians willing to work longer for better lifestyle in retirement: CIBC poll

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Responding to a human rights complaint

Responding to a human rights complaint

Canadian Payroll Reporter - Article - Employees say employers break overtime rules: Global survey

Canadian Payroll Reporter - Article - Employees say employers break overtime rules: Global survey

Canadian HR Reporter - Article - 45 per cent of workers feel bullied at work: Survey

Canadian HR Reporter - Article - 45 per cent of workers feel bullied at work: Survey

Courts getting serious about duty to mitigate - By Stuart Rudner

Courts getting serious about duty to mitigate - By Stuart Rudner

Canadian Employment Law Today Article - No defamation during employment standards proceedings: Court

Canadian Employment Law Today Article - No defamation during employment standards proceedings: Court

Canadian Employment Law Today Article - Pipe-throwing employee a risk to re-offend: Arbitrator

Canadian Employment Law Today Article - Pipe-throwing employee a risk to re-offend: Arbitrator

Canadian Safety Reporter - Article - B.C. labour federation asks for tougher workplace safety law enforcement

Canadian Safety Reporter - Article - B.C. labour federation asks for tougher workplace safety law enforcement

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

One day seminar ....need a get away?

Hello all, I'm in need of your thoughts today.

I'm thinking of hosting a one day seminar in late October.
The cost is $150 plus tax, for the following:
Topics to cover branding, strategic growth and building, HR and some legislation changes and what is currently in for passing as law. There will also be a small booklet filled with info in it  and a couple of great speakers. Lunch and snacks will be provided and then a social after for those that want to stick around for this. Since this will be a little out of town, rooms will be available but limited for extra and should you book a room, you will receive a coupon for dinner discounted and a contential breakfast in the morning, if you book more then one night it is reduced again and dinner again discounted and 2 free contential breakfasts are included.
We are also offering transportation for those booking for 2 nights for free limited space is available .
Looks like rooms will be about $100per night plus taxes  this can be shared if companies are wanting to do that as well.
Space for the seminar is limited and only 50 tickets are available maybe 60.
The more that book the cheaper for everything.

So, what do you think?

Slaw: Employee constructively dismissed, but no damages awarded because of failure to mitigate

Slaw: Employee constructively dismissed, but no damages awarded because of failure to mitigate

Keep up with AODA reporting!

Keep up with AODA reporting!

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Canadian Safety Reporter - Article - Workplace bullying witnesses consider quitting more than victims: Study

Canadian Safety Reporter - Article - Workplace bullying witnesses consider quitting more than victims: Study

Do CEOs want HR to be more strategic? - By Brian Kreissl

Do CEOs want HR to be more strategic? - By Brian Kreissl

Canadian Employment Law Today Article - Hot workers and hot workplaces

Canadian Employment Law Today Article - Hot workers and hot workplaces

Canadian HR Reporter - Article - Majority of firms expect no layoffs for rest of 2012: Survey

Canadian HR Reporter - Article - Majority of firms expect no layoffs for rest of 2012: Survey

Giving notice of changes to employment contracts - By Stuart Rudner

Giving notice of changes to employment contracts - By Stuart Rudner

No duty to mitigate where employment contract stipulates severance

No duty to mitigate where employment contract stipulates severance

Monday, April 30, 2012

Quebec SAP tester

Position:                              LoadRunner Testing Specialist
Level:                                    Senior
Planned Start Date:         May 07, 2012, Start Date Flexible
Planned End Date:           October 31, 2012
Location:                              Quebec
Rate:                                     $65-80/hr. 
Details:
LoadRUNNER Testing Specialist

Please inquire with your resume in Arial 10pitch font with NO tables along with your cover letter outlining your rates per hour and if yo are bilingual in both french and engligh.  Please respond in both languages.  Please email info@the-staffroom.com

No phone calls please. No agencies.  

Thank you!

Friday, March 2, 2012

Governments webcast is in two parts:
Part 1 of our webcast talks about the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and what it means to provide accessible customer service. You’ll also learn about disabilities and barriers to accessibility.

Part 2 of our webcast talks about the Accessible Customer Service Standard and the steps you need to do to be ready for January 1, 2012.

These are both available in print from The Staff Room - please email admin@the-staffroom.com to order your copy.

Cost is $30.00.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Major blitz for Governemtn and OH&S ....fines start at $10,000


We will also have another seminar in the west end, however that will be $60 to attend and will only be for the first 45 people.

Hello all....

I have a new Meet UP that I would like to invite you to join. I am having a seminar on the OH&S blitz and how to avoid getting the min, $10,000 fine.

There is a $20.00 fee and there are refreshments and information to leave with.

There is also going to be a draw for a FREE consultation, based on a 3 hour min. and the 2 hours are at a reduced rate of $200.00 per hour. This is a $900.00 value!

The link is ...
http://www.meetup.com/Ontario-legislation-changes-2012/events/53539182/?ed=venue#

Thank you for your support!!

Lisa

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Monday, February 20, 2012

Government Blitz, are you ready.....

There is a blitz happening with regard to Safe at Work Ontario, are you ready for this? a lot of businesses thought they were ready and they were not. There fines thousands of dollars and in some cases they were shut down. This is not a laughing matter unless you have millions and billions to give the government. If you are i the following sectors you are EXTREMELY at risk RIGHT NOW! Industrial, Construction, MINING and Health Care. You are a target right now and this is when it all starts to go down hill if you are not in compliance.
Here is an example..This is for Mining...
Between 2005 and 2009, 176 workers died and another 36 workers developed occupational diseases related to respiratory illnesses in the MINING SECTOR, according to claims information from the WSIB.

In October and November 2011, ministry inspectors conducted 61 visits to 36 underground mining and issued 207 orders under the OHSA, including 22 stop work orders to underground mines.

IS this something you really want on your mind with PDAC just around the corner?

Contact The Staff Room for further details at 888-716-7791, or info@the-staffroom.com

We look forward to helping oyu bwecome and ensure you are compliant BEFORE it is too late.

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Stats Canada......jobs growth.....


NEW THIS YEAR
Legislative changes introduced in 2009 are now in force: Bill 168 (June 15, 2010) and the new Designated Substances Regulation 490/09 and amendments to the following Regulations: Control of Exposure to Biological or Chemical Agents, Confined Spaces, Industrial Establishments, Health Care and Residential Facilities, Designated Substance – Asbestos on Construction Projects and in Buildings and Repair Operations and Needle Safety (all in force July 1, 2010).

StatsCan revisions show higher December jobs growth
Job losses less severe than originally estimated


      




OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada's economy created 21,700 net new jobs in December, up from the 17,500 previously reported, according to revised data released by Statistics Canada.
StatsCan revised estimates from its Labour Force Survey going back three years, using the latest seasonal factors.
The December unemployment rate was unchanged at 7.5 per cent, it said.
The job losses in November and October now appear to be less severe than originally estimated. The net job loss in November was 5,500 versus the 18,6000 StatsCan previously reported but the unemployment rate was a notch higher at 7.5 per cent.
In October the economy shed 52,700 positions rather than 54,000, according to the new data, and the unemployment rate was 7.4 per cent versus the 7.3 per cent previously reported.
From December 2010 to December 2011, the economy created 190,000 net jobs, just 200 fewer than previously estimated.
The economy recovered all the jobs lost during the recession in January 2011, StatsCan said.
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Saturday, February 11, 2012

Whitney Houston, Superstar of Records, Films, Dies - ABC News

Whitney Houston, Superstar of Records, Films, Dies - ABC News

Call us BEFORE you get a fine....

We are focusing on the Bill 168 and OADA right now. These two amendments to the Disability Act and Occupational health and safety act. They have fines as low as $10,000 or 12 months in jail. These are not being taken lightly and the Canadian government is not taking these lightly.


Bullying has been effecting the work place for many many years and yet people are still under the thought that this is just a kid thing. You could not be any more wrong. This could be just about anything that makes a person feel uncomfortable or threatened and this will give them a higher absenteeism. The problem is that too many employers are not looking at these things and recognizing the reasons behind some of the changed behaviors.Employers must be educated in this so they can educate their employees and make sure there is a company policy in place to deal with this problem.
That is where we come in. We will come in and assess your work place, provide you with proper training to you and your staff, ensure that you have a proper policy and that it is also give to all employees to read, review and sign off on so that it may be placed i their employee files. This is only a SMALL PART of the process to ensure you are not going to to be held in a position where you are deemed non compliant.

So give us a call at 1-888-716-7791 our website is www.the-staffroom.com



Friday, January 20, 2012

Business and Career Tips: 5 Job Search Tips For Career Changers

Business and Career Tips: 5 Job Search Tips For Career Changers: You've hit a turning point in your career. Whether it's because your job has slowly become less satisfying over the years, or you woke up o...