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Apr 7
1 min

Temporary Updates to Alberta Employment Standards - COVID 19

Here is a quick summary of some of the temporary changes to the Employment Standards in Alberta due to COVID-19 that may impact small bu...

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Sara Hurtubise

Apr 3
4 min

Temporary Layoffs in Alberta

There has been some confusion in regards to temporary layoffs, notice requirements and risks, especially in light of COVID-19 substantial...

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Sara Hurtubise

Apr 2
2 min

Wage Subsidy Updates

Good Morning for those of you following I am sure you heard more detailed information released yesterday. Below are some key updates, if ...

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Sara Hurtubise

Apr 2
3 min

Selecting between EI and CERB while off Work due to COVID-19

It has been an overwhelming few weeks. Everyone has felt the impact of this pandemic, especially those out of work. If you have recently ...

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Sara Hurtubise

Apr 1
1 min

COVID 19 Business Checklists

Thank you for everyone that attended, hope you found it helpful! As promised here are a couple check sheets I have put together with diff...

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Sara Hurtubise

Oct 15, 2019
1 min

Federal Election - Time off to Vote

With the Federal Election less than a week away it's important to know your obligations as an employer to provide time off for voting. He...

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Sara Hurtubise

Sep 6, 2018
2 min

4 Tips for Your Dress Code Policy

Tips to developing an effective company dress code policy.

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One on One's: an alternative to Annual Performance Reviews

Sara Hurtubise

May 1, 2018
2 min

One on One's: an alternative to Annual Performance Reviews

Is the dreaded annual performance review just around the corner? If both managers and employees are both cringing at the thought of perfo...

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Managing Poor Performance: Do I really need Performance Improvement Plans?

Sara Hurtubise

Feb 6, 2018
2 min

Managing Poor Performance: Do I really need Performance Improvement Plans?

Many small employers don't feel that they are responsible to document performance management and can just fire when they feel like it... ...

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Sara Hurtubise

Jan 10, 2018
2 min

General Holiday Pay Changes

With the recent changes to Alberta Employment Standards that took effect January 2018 there are still many questions surrounding employer...

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The Smoking Gun & the ONE Key Item Employers Must Have to Manage it

Sara Hurtubise

Nov 9, 2017
2 min

The Smoking Gun & the ONE Key Item Employers Must Have to Manage it

It's the burning topic on many employer's minds theses days: how are you expected to keep a safe and productive workplace with the upcomi...

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3 Questions that Your Interviews Must Answer Before Hiring a New Employee

Sara Hurtubise

Oct 25, 2017
1 min

3 Questions that Your Interviews Must Answer Before Hiring a New Employee

Are you interview questions getting the right information? Here are the 3 things that you need to be able to answer after your interviews...

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HR Audit - Get Strategic with a Cold Eye's Review

Sara Hurtubise

Oct 4, 2017
1 min

HR Audit - Get Strategic with a Cold Eye's Review

Utilize the information gathering process of a Human Resources Audit to ensure you business's HR practises are getting optimal performan

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Small Business: Where to start with your Human Resources Management

Sara Hurtubise

Sep 18, 2017
3 min

Small Business: Where to start with your Human Resources Management

Happy Monday! This week’s topic is key employment items for all businesses regardless of size. Human Resources Management (HRM) is a full...

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Is your Company ready for Alberta's upcoming Fair and Family-friendly Workplace Act?

Sara Hurtubise

Sep 14, 2017
3 min

Is your Company ready for Alberta's upcoming Fair and Family-friendly Workplace Act?

Fair and Family-friendly Workplace Act, no it doesn't mean you can send your kids to work to earn their keep, but there are some signific...

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