Canadian Employment Law Guide newsletter is the fastest and easiest way to stay up-to-date on the ever-changing legislation covering employment standards and the human rights legal landscape in Canada. Expert commentary will also grant you valuable insight on the latest developments and issues in employment law.

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Updated bi-monthly. Available to be e-mailed in PDF format only.

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Employment standards are constantly changing and it's vital that you keep up. Canadian Employment Law Guide is the ideal way to stay up-to-date. It will keep you informed of significant changes occurring in all the key areas of employment law. It also includes Q&A sections covering some of the most common employment standards issues, such as maternity and parental leave, vacations with pay, harassment in the workplace, and terminations. Although there is no legislation included in the product, you'll find expert commentary and many useful and relevant case summaries throughout.

Topics covered:

• Employment Insurance
• Minimum wage/overtime
• Equal pay/employment equity
• Payment of wages
• Hours of work
• Personnel records
• Human rights
• Privacy in the workplace
• Labour jurisdictions
• Statutory holidays
• Leaves of absence
• Termination
• Minimum age
• Vacations

Features include:

• Case Table
• Newsletter
• Cumulative Index
• Topical Index

Includes bi-monthly newsletter, Canadian Employment Law Guide.

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The complex field of benefits and pensions becomes a lot clearer with the help of Canadian Employment Benefits and Pension Guide newsletter. It will make it easy to stay on top of legislative developments and policy initiatives across Canada. You'll stay abreast of legislation, tax issues, news from the U.S., and vital statistics such as CIA minimum transfer value rates. And each issue has feature articles providing insight and advice on major issues and emerging trends.

Included free with the purchase of Canadian Employment Benefits and Pension Guide.

Updated monthly. Available in PDF format.

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This handy, pocket-sized reference guide is an ideal resource for managers in both union and non-union environments. Basic Supervisory Management and Labour Relations provides practical advice on how to effectively handle day-to-day supervisory issues.

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Fast Answers to Your CPP and QPP Questions

Once again, we bring you a new 2010 edition of the popular Your Québec Pension Plan. This well-planned booklet reflects all amendments to date on the Canada Pension Plan. Written in plain language by pension experts, topics covered in this pocket-sized guide include:

• Pensions and Work After 65
• Retirement and Disability Pensions
• Old Age Security Pension
• Taxation of CPP/OAS Benefits
• And much more...

Designed to save you time and to ensure your employees are informed, features include a detailed Table of Contents and a comprehensive Index, providing you and your employees with easy access to answers to commonly asked questions.

Publication date: February, 2009

CUSTOMIZED BOOKLET COVER AND QUANTITY ORDERS
The reasonable price and important information provided in this booklet make it a time-saving, quick reference tool to distribute to employees throughout your company. For orders of 100 booklets or more, we can print customized covers that include your company logo at no extra cost. For pricing on custom covers and/or quantity orders, please contact your Account Manager at 1-866-850-7467.

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Fast Answers to Your CPP and QPP Questions

Once again, we bring you a new 2011 edition of the popular Your Canada Pension Plan. This well-planned booklet reflects all amendments to date on the Canada Pension Plan. Written in plain language by pension experts, topics covered in this pocket-sized guide include:

• Pensions and Work After 65
• Retirement and Disability Pensions
• Old Age Security Pension
• Taxation of CPP/OAS Benefits
• And much more...

Designed to save you time and to ensure your employees are informed, features include a detailed Table of Contents and a comprehensive Index, providing you and your employees with easy access to answers to commonly asked questions.

Publication date: February, 2011

CUSTOMIZED BOOKLET COVER AND QUANTITY ORDERS
The reasonable price and important information provided in this booklet make it a time-saving, quick reference tool to distribute to employees throughout your company. For orders of 100 booklets or more, we can print customized covers that include your company logo at no extra cost. For pricing on custom covers and/or quantity orders, please contact your Account Manager at 1-866-850-7467.

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Webinar information current as of October 9, 2008

 

When is the last time you really took stock of your HR strategy? Have you linked that strategy to your overall business plan? Do you have metrics in place to monitor its effectiveness? If your answers are shaky to any of these questions, your organization would benefit from some solid professional advice.

Learn how to:

• Audit your current HR strategy or plan
• Successfully link your HR strategy to the overall business strategy
• Analyze and prioritize areas for strategic improvement
• Develop a step by step plan for improvement of your HR strategy
• Present the case for strategic changes to your superiors
• Communicate the strategic changes to your organization
• Measure strategic improvement
• Make the connection between HR Strategy and return on investment

Speaker 

Tim McConnell, B.A, M.P.A., SPHR is a Senior HR Strategist with McConnell HR Consulting Inc. in Ottawa. He has over 25 years experience in Human Resources management, both as a Director of HR and as a senior HR consultant. Tim provides strategic HR guidance to senior executives and clients in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.

He is a winner of the Ross A. Hennigar Memorial Award from HRPAO. He is the published author of several articles on HR management, Compensation and Organization Design. Tim is a past-President of the Ottawa Human Resources Professionals Association (OHRPA) and a past-President of HRPAO.

McConnell HRC provides services to clients in three key areas: Human Resources Strategy, Compensation and Organization Design.

Format

The following is required to access the archived webinar:

• Flash Player installed in your computer
• an Internet connection
• a sound card

This archived webinar will include:

• PowerPoint presentation with slides
• Speaker and facilitator voice-over presenting the slides and answering pre-recorded questions.

There is no time limitation in usage, you can play, pause and stop the presentation at your convenience.

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"Good discussion of issues and examples of how to handle challenging situations."

"Very informative with practical applications."

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Webinar information current as of June 17, 2008  

This archived webinar is designed to help you learn techniques and strategies not only for diffusing others but for managing your own emotions at these challenging moments. With these skills, you’ll be able to tackle everything from figuring out your own triggers and what your body language conveys, to boundary setting during a challenging conversation, to finding the right time and place to initiate a difficult interaction. Our goal is to help you keep your cool and approach those difficult situations with more confidence, so you resolve them more effectively and show your employees that you’re proactive in creating a tension-free workplace.

Learn how to:

• Manage yourself during difficult interactions
• Be proactive vs. reactive
• Understand your triggers and sync your body language to your message
• Plan the right time and place for a challenging conversation
• Master the art of constructive feedback
• Know when to use empathy, sympathy and apology

Speaker

Bina Feldman is a corporate training consultant and coach specializing in Personal & Professional Development. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and Master’s Degree in Communication Disorders. She is a member of the Canadian Society of Training & Development (CSTD) In the field of Training and Development since 1984, Bina has grown her business to deliver training across many industries and in the public sector. As a performance coach, she has helped business and professional people with communication and leadership skills.

Bina taught Presentation Skills and Public Speaking at the University of Toronto, School of Continuing Studies from 1981 – 1992 and has delivered Presentation Skills training nationally and internationally. Bina leads a training company and con

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This webcast was recorded on May 15, 2007

Do you manage one or more employees? Do you require the skills to actually resolve performance issues and effectively manage difficult situations? Are you looking for practical, hands-on tools and techniques to help you implement a performance management system that works? If you've answered yes to any of these questions, you need to purchase Resolve Employee Performance Issues: How to Implement a Management Process That Works!

Agenda

• Accurately identify sources of performance issues
• Implement an effective performance management process
• Develop performance objectives and goals for individual employees
• Conduct successful performance reviews
• Create personal development plans
• Respond effectively to difficult situations

Format  
Participate right from your desk or office. All you need is an Internet connection and a sound card.

This archived webinar will include:

• PowerPoint presentation with slides
• Speaker and facilitator voice-over presenting the slides and answering pre-recorded questions

 

The Speaker  
Michelle Chambers, MEd, CHRP, CTDP, has over 18 years of proven and successful management, leadership and consulting experience, including work with three of Canada's top 50 employers. Prior to establishing her organizational learning and development practice, she was responsible nationally for leadership and management development for Telus Mobility/Clearnet Communications. She has also held senior consulting and management roles with Royal Bank of Canada, Parke-Davis Pharmaceuticals and General Motors of Canada.

Michelle works collaboratively with her clients to create sustainable change and to inspire and ultimately increase individual and an organization's effectiveness. Her work with clients has resulted in increased sales revenue; increased employee retention; decreased turnover of staff; increased work satisfaction and performance; decreased operating-costs; and enhanced capabilities for individuals, teams, and organizations. Furthermore, communication skills have been enhanced, leadership has become more focused, and employees have become more engaged.

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This webcast was recorded on February 21, 2008

Negotiations happen every day in and outside of your workplace. Every time you communicate with your manager, discuss projects with employees and cross-functional teams or work with outside suppliers – you are negotiating.

Communicating your ideas clearly, gaining buy-in and building trust are critical in today's business world. Negotiating effectively results in respect for your ideas and transforms difficult interactions into positive relationships.

Purchase Negotiate Effectively in the Workplace: Develop Key Skills to Influence Others and Build Positive Relations and gain the essential tools and practical strategies required to recognize your own personal negotiation style, negotiate effectively in the workplace and achieve the results you desire.

Agenda 

• Gain insight into your own negotiation style
• Take necessary steps to effectively prepare for negotiation
• Negotiate as part of a team
• Read non-verbal communication
• Employ key strategies to build trust and gain respect for your ideas
• Overcome objections and resolve issues
• Manage difficult interactions and build positive relationships

 

Format
Participate right from your desk or office. All you need is an Internet connection and a sound card.

This archived webinar will include:

• PowerPoint presentation with slides
• Speaker and facilitator voice-over presenting the slides and answering pre-recorded questions

The Speaker
Colm Brannigan, MA, LLM (ADR), CMed, is the Principal of Mediate.ca Dispute Resolution Services and has been a full-time mediator, arbitrator and facilitator since 1999. with experience in family, estates, employment and commercial (including IT and IP) disputes. In addition to his dispute resolution practice, he has participated as a speaker in professional development programs for the Ontario Bar Association, the Law Society of Upper Canada, Osgoode Hall Law School of York University and Upper Canada Dispute Resolution. He is also a Co-Lecturer at the forthcoming 4th Advanced Legal Negotiation conference in Toronto.

Colm has been a part-time Professor in both mediation and law at both Humber and Sheridan Colleges. He is the Founder/Moderator of "Mediate-Canada", an ADR listserv hosted by Google Groups, and Co-Chair of the ADR Institute of Ontario Technology & IP Section. He is a member of the ADR Institute of Ontario, the Ontario Bar Association – ADR Section, the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution and various other professional organizations. Colm was a member of the Toronto Mandatory Mediation Roster from 1999 until 2005 and is a member of the World Intell

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This webcast was recorded on March 25, 2008

Employee engagement is a real challenge in today's multi-generational organization, including yours. As an HR professional you must take employee engagement to the next level. A multi-generational engagement program that fits your organizational needs is critical. Achieve higher productivity, motivation, and retention by understanding, developing and maintaining employee engagement in the new workforce. Purchase this archived webinar and gain the essential tools and practical strategies required to understand your organization's generational mix, develop a multi-generational engagement program, and implement your program effectively.

Agenda 

• Understand and define the different generations in your organization
• Engage each of the four generations
• Identify the influencers of engagement of your organization's generational mix
• Evaluate existing HR practices for engagement across the generations in your organization
• Jump-start engagement across different generations by tailoring your HR strategies to your company's generational mix
• Present the case for a multi-generational employee engagement program

 

Format
Participate right from your desk or office. All you need is an Internet connection and a sound card.

This archived webinar will include:

• PowerPoint presentation with slides
• Speaker and facilitator voice-over presenting the slides and answering pre-recorded questions

The Speaker
Barbara Adams, CHRP, BA, is a senior business executive with over 20 years' experience within the human resources field. As Managing Director of HR architects, she provides business consulting mainly in the creative implementation of human resources strategies, objectives, and processes; the facilitation of strategic planning, workshops, and management retreats; and the design of people-oriented workplace practices. She also provides ongoing human resources consulting on a contract basis.

Previously the Vice-President of Human Resources for one of the 50 best employers in Canada, Barbara is a Certified Human Resources Professional, a Certified Chief Executive, a Certified Compensation Professional and holds a BA in Business Administration (Entrepreneurial Leadership). She is past Chair of the Fraser Valley Advisory Council for the BC Human Resources Management Association, instructor of Human Resources Management for Langara College in the Business Administration Certificate Program, and instructor of Operating the Small Business in the Small Business Management Certificate Program.

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Webinar information current as of May 29, 2008

Making the leap from manager to coach plays a critical role in every workplace. Whether the focus is on providing regular constructive feedback, monitoring relationships, ensuring to maintain harmony in teams or learning to communicate like a coach, our Webinar can guide managers to develop these and other proven coaching and leaderships skills. This interactive Webinar can help you gain essential tools and practical strategies required to make the leap from manager to coach in your workplace. This is your opportunity to gain vital coaching skills to make you more effective as a manager and get your employees more engaged ensuring a more motivated and productive employee in the workplace.  

Learn how to:  

• Differentiate between managing and coaching
• Identify critical coaching success factors
• Communicate like a Coach
• Develop a successful mentoring relationship
• Provide constant and constructive feedback
• Coach the difficult employee - how to pinpoint the problem
• Engage employees to create a productive environment
• Use tools that can develop the maximum potential of all employees
• Coach in a cross functional team
• Coach a team vs. the individual

Speaker

Sara Lee, CHRP, CGA has over 18 years of combined human resources, finance and management consulting experience. Throughout her career, Sara has worked with public and private, union and non-union organizations in a variety of business sectors including oil and gas, engineering, real estate, manufacturing, information technology, health services, and financial services.

Format

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• Flash Player installed in your computer
• An Internet connection
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The International Encyclopaedia of Law: Sports Law deals with international, regional and national sports law. For all three levels, it includes the texts of the laws and the regulations of the sports organizations in a codex section. Countries currently covered include India, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom.

Monographs are structured by jurisdiction and cover various issues such as the history of sports law, media and sponsorship, competition, employment, health, tax and responsibility for injury. For each level of jurisdiction a further distinction will be made between public regulation from governmental authorities and private regulation and by-laws from sports organizations like the IOC and FIFA.

For detailed information on all volumes of the Encyclopaedia, please visit: www.ielaws.com.

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Published: November 2012

Contracts can be your first line of defense against delays. But they have to be drafted very carefully. Construction Delay Claims, Fourth Edition gives you an in-depth analysis of all the pertinent clauses and details what they can and can’t do to minimize delays and avoid litigation.

This resource is written for everyone involved with delay and impact construction claims — the most common form of disputes in the construction industry. You’ll find that this resource presents the most thorough, detailed review of delay claims liability available, including a complete description of the entire process for filing and pursuing claims along with more than 1,950 cases and analyses.

It gives you the information you need to determine your best course of action. The book presents detailed knowledge drawn from the authors’ thirty-five years of experience in the industry. You’ll learn how to anticipate delays and mitigate damages through the use of advanced planning and immediate responses by the parties involved. You’ll also receive helpful instructions about the best use of construction schedules to avert delays, or to prove their impact if they do occur.

Coverage includes:

• Effective ways to challenge a claimant’s use of the Total Cost Method of Calculation
• The effectiveness of “no damages for delay” clauses
• The use of ADR methods to resolve delay claims
• The meaning and implication of concurrent delays
• Cumulative impact effect of multiple change orders
• The impact and probability of delays in design-build, construction management, and multiple prime contracting
• Latest research into the effect and measurement of lost productivity
• The most recent assessments of how states are applying the Eichleay formula

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"This webinar was excellent. It provided me with some direction on how to deal with an ongoing employee issue."

"The speaker clearly communicated and emphasized the important key drivers used to engage employees."

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Webinar information current as of May 14, 2009

CCH's How to Engage Employees will provide tools and techniques to assist you in managing the distractions that face your employees on a daily basis and refocus them on company objectives. In today's volatile landscape, there is no other single variable that can produce bottom line results like your employees. Employee Engagement is the critical mandate of the HR department. Add value, contribute to the bottom line and Engage your Employees for success!

Areas to be covered:

• The key drivers behind employee engagement
• The critical impact of managers on employee engagement and the employment relationship
• The importance and methods for measuring employee engagement at the management level
• Strategies for enhancing management capabilities
• The complexities behind the employee-manager relationship
• Specific management behaviours that drive employee engagement

Speaker

Barbara Adams
Barbara Adams is a business executive with over 25 years' experience within the human resources field. As Managing Director of HR architects, Barbara specializes in bringing a business approach to an organization's people practices. Applying a coaching style, she takes a creative yet structured approach to the implementation of human resources strategies and ideas; the design of people oriented workplace practices; and the development of people within these organizations. In presentations and projects, Barbara works to translate theoretical concepts into practical and realistic applications by the organization and the individuals within those organizations.

Format

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• Flash Player installed in your computer
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• a sound card

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The 2014 edition of Your Québec Pension Plan is here!

This wildly popular booklet brings the Québec Pension Plan to your fingertips in a well-planned, pocket-sized guide.

NEW THIS YEAR!
Your Quebec Pension Plan 2014 is spiral-bound, making it EVEN EASIER to reference the Quebec Pension Plan.

This must-have, quick-reference guide has been a popular and reliable tool in the industry for almost 20 years. Written in plain language by pension experts, this guide covers:

• Pensions and Work After 65
• Retirement and Disability Pensions
• Old Age Security Pension
• Taxation of QPP/OAS Benefits
• And much more...

Designed to save you time and to ensure you and your employees stay informed, this booklet also features a detailed Table of Contents and a comprehensive Index.

Wolters Kluwer CCH also offers Your Canada Pension Plan 2014 - our guide to Canada-specific pension questions.

CUSTOMIZED BOOKLET COVER AND QUANTITY ORDERS

The reasonable price and important information provided in this booklet make it a time-saving, quick reference tool to distribute to employees throughout your company. For orders of 100 booklets or more, we can print customized covers that include your company logo at no extra cost. For pricing on custom covers and/or quantity orders, please contact your Account Manager at 1-866-850-7467.

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Your Employment Standard Questions Answered - Federal and Provincial Guidance, 6th Edition

If you're looking for answers to the many employment standards questions you come across every day, you need Your Employment Standards Questions Answered – Federal and Provincial Guidance, 6th Edition at your fingertips.

With a clear index and detailed tables of contents for each chapter to easily point you to the appropriate section, as well as a straightforward question-and-answer format, this concise reference fits neatly into your busy day.

Covering legislation from all 14 jurisdictions in Canada, this book is intended for employers, human resources professionals, employees, consultants and all those concerned with the employment relationship. While principles underlying employment and human rights law are standard across the country, the details vary a great deal. You'll find this new edition of Your Employment Standards Questions Answered – Federal and Provincial Guidance, 6th Edition more useful than ever.

Table of Contents:

• Defining and Regulating the Employment Relationship
• Minimum Age of Employment
• Minimum Wages and Call-In Pay
• Hours of Work and Overtime Pay
• Statutory Holidays
• Vacations with Pay
• Leaves of Absence
• Payment of Wages
• Personnel Records
• Termination of Employment
• Wrongful Dismissal
• Discrimination in Employment
• Harassment at Work
• Equal Pay and Pay Equity
• Employment Equity
• Enforcement of Employment Standards

Authors:

Full Article y Your Canada Pension Plan 2014 By www.cch.ca Published On :: Mon, 21 Jan 2013 12:15:36 GMT The 2014 edition of Your Canada Pension Plan is here! This wildly popular booklet brings the Canada Pension Plan to your fingertips in a well-planned, pocket-sized guide. NEW THIS YEAR! Your Canada Pension Plan 2014 is spiral-bound, making it EVEN EASIER to reference the Canada Pension Plan. This must-have, quick-reference guide has been a popular and reliable tool in the industry for almost 20 years. Written in plain language by pension experts, this guide covers: Pensions and Work After 65 Retirement and Disability Pensions Old Age Security Pension Taxation of CPP/OAS Benefits And much more... Designed to save you time and to ensure you and your employees stay informed, this booklet also features a detailed Table of Contents and a comprehensive Index. Wolters Kluwer CCH also offers Your Québec Pension Plan 2014 - our guide to Québec-specific pension questions. CUSTOMIZED BOOKLET COVER AND QUANTITY ORDERS The reasonable price and important information provided in this booklet make it a time-saving, quick reference tool to distribute to employees throughout your company. For orders of 100 booklets or more, we can print customized covers that include your company logo at no extra cost. For pricing on custom covers and/or quantity orders, please contact your Account Manager at 1-866-850-7467. If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article y Your Canada Pension Plan 2012 and Your Quebec Pension Plan 2012 By www.cch.ca Published On :: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 13:15:14 GMT Fast Answers to Your CPP and QPP Questions Once again, we bring you a new edition of Your Canada Pension Plan 2012 and Your Quebec Pension Plan 2012. These popular, well-planned booklets reflect all amendments to date on the Canada Pension Plan and Quebec Pension Plan. f Written in plain language by pension experts, topics covered in each pocket-sized guide include: Pensions and Work After 65 Retirement and Disability Pensions Old Age Security Pension Taxation of CPP/OAS Benefits And much more... Designed to save you time and to ensure your employees are informed, features include a detailed Table of Contents and a comprehensive Index, providing you and your employees with easy access to answers to commonly asked questions. Publication date: February, 2012 CUSTOMIZED BOOKLET COVER AND QUANTITY ORDERS The reasonable price and important information provided in this booklet make it a time-saving, quick reference tool to distribute to employees throughout your company. For orders of 100 booklets or more, we can print customized covers that include your company logo at no extra cost. For pricing on custom covers and/or quantity orders, please contact your Account Manager at 1-866-850-7467.         If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article y The Professional's Diary 2015 By www.cch.ca Published On :: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:54:55 GMT Here's introducing our newest edition of The Professional's Diary 2015; your #1 professional 12-month calendar and Canadian business reference book!  ABOUT THE BOOK: It is a quality bound weekly professional planner with two major divisions: A calendar and a unique 100-page Canadian business reference section. The calendar division combines an appointment calendar and a month-at-a-glance section to provide an overview of each individual month. The reference section includes financial, tax, human resources tables and charts, and other valuable information relevant to tax, legal and business professionals. It also includes special sections on retirement planning and director’s liability. This sleek, professional, easy-to-carry calendar also includes 2015 content covering the following: Accounting/Taxation   Worksheet Human Resources/Legal  General Commentary  Directories Features: Calendar, 12-month (January - December)  Page size: 8 1/4" x 10 1/4"  One week per two-page spread including a To-Do section  Half-hourly weekday appointments from 7:30am to 7:00pm  Telephone/address pages  Two ribbon bookmarks WHAT'S NEW THIS YEAR? New tables! Reporting Requirements Table: Identifies major payroll reports required to submit to various government agencies. Data Related to the Calculation of Contributions and Benefits in 2014 Table (CPP) Data Related to the Calculation of Contributions and Benefits in 2014 Table (QPP) Recent tax changes for 2014/2015: Capital tax rates and exemptions.  Personal tax credit rates and individual income tax table, and  Federal and provincial corporate tax rates.  Recent developments in employment standards legislation: Commentary regarding employment and human rights, and  Information charts regarding minimum wage rates, hours of work, statutory holidays, leaves of absence, and vacation pay.  Pension and retirement information for 2014/2015: RRSP, CPP, QPP, and Old Age Security information charts, and  If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article y Quick Facts for Payroll Managers 2014 By www.cch.ca Published On :: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:17:06 GMT Quick Facts for Payroll Managers 2014 will help you save time in your day-to-day tasks! The 2014 edition contains handy "desktop" information such as: Payroll Calendar, weeks are numbered to enable easy calculations Charts covering Federal and Provincial labour standards Personal income tax data CPP/QPP exemptions Employment insurance and Workers' Compensation information Section on reporting requirements   This booklet has sleek coil binding to provide easy access to 7-tabs of quick referenced payroll information. It includes a full 2014 payroll calendar (along with snapshots of the 2013 and 2015 calendars for further reference), charts and calculations helpful for anyone working in Payroll or has a strong interest in keeping up to date with Payroll information.  Actual view:     If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article y Mercer/CCH Guide for Employers By www.cch.ca Published On :: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:27:30 GMT Everything employers need to know about employment, compensation and benefits. If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article y Canadian Master Payroll Guide, 5th Edition By www.cch.ca Published On :: Mon, 09 Apr 2012 09:06:38 GMT Canadian Master Payroll Guide, 5th Edition is an essential resource for day-to-day payroll functions.  This guide puts all the critical information you need to solve day-to-day payroll issues at your fingertips. This essential resource is the only guide on the market to include convenient charts and formulas. Plus, its comprehensive information is packaged in a portable format that’s up-to-date and easy to understand.  The Canadian Master Payroll Guide also includes background and commentaries that provide helpful guidance on how to apply the information in each section. The Guide is organized in an intuitive way that mirrors the payroll workflow and covers standard payroll situations.  View the Table of Contents. This book helps you ensure that: Payroll transactions are accurately reported and recorded Your organization meets all governing legislation and regulations Monies withheld from employees’ pay are held in trust and remitted on the appropriate due dates Your organization is protected against payroll-related fraud Your organization maintains the confidentiality of the information flowing through the payroll department Big changes for the 2014 Edition: No More SIN Cards: What’s the Impact?  EI premium freeze for the next 3 years. What’s coming next? New leaves of absence in six Canadian jurisdictions and several minimum wage changes - are you impacted?  Reduction in frequency of CRA remittances, what are the specifics?  Significant 2014 budgetary changes in Ontario, BC, and Quebec. How do these affect you?   These 2014 figures were added throughout:  Provincial tax rates;  CPP/QPP annual maximums and contribution rates;  EI premiums and premium reduction;  Workers’ compensation maximum insurance earnings;  Employer taxes and levies and;  Employer pension plan contribution limits If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article y Canadian Employment Benefits and Pension Guide By www.cch.ca Published On :: This publication is designed to save you time when you need information. It's the first publication in Canada to give you a searchable database on both benefits and pensions in a CD-ROM or Internet format. With this Guide, you'll have the most comprehensive library available for employment benefits and pensions in Canada. Just look over the topics covered below and you'll see that this unique publication includes all the information you need in one convenient-to-access source. Includes monthly newsletter, Canadian Employment Benefits and Pensions Guide Newsletter. With the launch of the new Internet platform, the updates to your research library are delivered immediately from the editors' desktop to you. The CD and looseleaf subscriptions are updated monthly. Topics Covered Government Sponsored Pension Plans Employer Plans – Standards Legislation Tax Issues – Employer Sponsored Plans Registered Retirement Savings Plans How to Set Up a Plan Plan Administration Social Security Agreements Employee Benefits Executive and Incentive Compensation Flex Benefits and Work Practices Pre-Retirement Counseling Legislation Releases, Bulletins, Policies Full text of Laws & Regulations for federal and provincial Pension Legislation Pension Appeals Board cases and recent case digests (CCH is the only publisher that carries PAB cases! Pension Appeal Board sends only to us to publish – cases go back as far as 1960's in the electronic format) Features This product's information, analysis and current news will help you develop and administer benefit and pension plans. It will keep you up-to-date on information pertaining to benefits and pension contributions. The immediate retrieval (in the electronic version) of information, instant links from section to section and program to program, and the extensive information and research resources of CCH, make it an indispensable addition to your HR library. This guide describes thoroughly the types of plans available and includes a design criteria and registration information you can use to implement in your organization. Conveniently organized commentary and charts help you with the plan's day-today administration. For your convenience, relevant tax issues are easily referenced and explanatory commentary is consolidated alongside Revenue Canada Information Bulletins and Circulars, and Guides. Enjoy access to information on a full range of employee benefits, including group insurance plans, bonuses, workers' compensation and employment insurance. If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article y Calculating Lost Labor Productivity in Construction Claims By www.cch.ca Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2009 12:11:02 GMT Published: October 2012 Calculating Lost Labor Productivity in Construction Claims demonstrates how to plan for increased labor costs and minimize the risks; identify the causes of the cost overrun; introduce appropriate evidence of lost labor productivity to establish damages; and resolve disputes through prior agreement. Case law support for awards and denials of compensation for each type of claim is analyzed, along with the studies or techniques used to prove damages. You will understand how to quickly and easily compute lost labor productivity caused by a variety of factors. This book offers easy-to-read sample charts and graphs and applies various empirical and academic studies and models. You also get analysis of productivity losses from the Department of Labor, Construction Industry Institute, NECA and more. Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Labor Productivity Defined Chapter 2: Overtime and Shift Work Chapter 3: Acceleration Chapter 4: The Effect of Change Orders on Productivity Chapter 5: Productivity Losses Related to Weather Chapter 6: Experience Curves Chapter 7: Project Characteristics That Affect Labor Chapter 8: Project Management Impacts on Productivity Chapter 9: Nonwage Labor Cost Chapter 10: Measuring Productivity Chapter 11: Predicting Labor Productivity Losses Chapter 12: Presentation of Productivity Analysis Appendix Table of cases If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article y Archived Webinar - Top 10 Employee Engagement Strategies By www.cch.ca Published On :: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:22:48 GMT "I found the Employee Engagement Strategies session very beneficial. It reinforced my belief that although business strategies are important, the success of a company truly depends on the level of commitment the employees have towards the company. That commitment comes through engagement." - Darren Lukasiewich, Business Development Manager Webinar information current as of December 8, 2010 Bonus Material: A copy of the supporting paper and a complete Question and Answer document prepared by the speaker will be provided in this archived webinar. This webinar will present the most current information on recommended strategies to enhance employee engagement within today's workplace. The webinar speaker will explore human resources strategies that can be implemented company wide and what it takes to support the implementation of these strategies. Especially how you can prepare managers to positively impact the implementation and the resulting employee engagement. In this webinar you will not only learn strategies but also specific tactics that can be implemented immediately to impact productivity and company results. Key Learning Objectives: Update your knowledge on current employee engagement research Learn ten key strategies for enhancing employee engagement Methods and tactics for implementing engagement strategies The human resources role in driving employee engagement The critical impact of managers when implementing engagement strategies Speaker Barbara Adams, Managing Director of HR Architects Barbara Adams is a senior business executive with 25+ years' experience within the human resources field. As Managing Director of HR architects, Barbara specializes in bringing a business approach to an organization's people practices. Applying a coaching style, she takes a creative yet structured approach to the implementation of human resources strategies and ideas; the design of people oriented workplace practices; and the development of people within these organizations. In presentations and projects, Barbara works to translate the If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article y Archived Webinar - Take your Career from Good to Great By www.cch.ca Published On :: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:05:56 GMT "Wayne provided me with much food for thought, along with an personal action plan to build my network and get going on my next move!" - Allison Benson, HR Services Manager "Not only was this helpful and motivating in my HR role, I'll be sharing it with others in fields of: Political Communications, Construction Industry and Medical field. Impressive that the content is applicable to many career paths." - Cathy Shotton, HR Business Partner Webinar information current as of November 4, 2010 Bonus Material: A copy of the supporting paper and a complete Question and Answer document prepared by the speaker will be provided in this archived webinar. It can be easy to become complacent with your current career opportunities, particularly when economic conditions suggest fewer opportunities for advancement exist. Take control of your career and realize your true potential regardless of external factors. In this webinar learn strategies for better managing your career and positioning yourself for more fulfilling opportunities. Capitalize on the chance to take your career from good to great. Key Learning Objectives: Recognize and define their skills, interests, and values Understand how their skills, interests, and values align with multiple career opportunities Identify the best ways to structure their career plans towards continual learning and progression Analyze their current career profiles and explore various career clusters and pathways Set achievable goals and make informed, fulfilling decisions about where they plan to be in the future Understand how personal ethics can affect business decisions Apply decision-making strategies to career choices Speaker Wayne Rawcliffe, Founder and President of Senga Consulting Inc. Wayne brings over 25 years of organizational effectiveness experience as a If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article y Annotated Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security Act, 14th Edition, 2015 By www.cch.ca Published On :: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:50:26 GMT Whether you have to handle a CPP or OAS claim, calculate and remit withholdings on employee compensation, or ascertain the employment status of a contractor, Annotated Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security Act, 14th Edition, 2015 is for you. This handy work is the only portable, one-stop resource in this area for professionals on the go. The section-by-section annotations and exhaustive cross sections throughout give you expert commentary and explanations of the legislative provisions, the regulations, and court and tribunal decisions regarding CPP and OAS issues. The book also offers up-to-date coverage of pending legislation and new cases, as well as key decisions of the Pension Appeals Board. Highlights of new information in the 14th Edition include: Amendments implemented by the Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity Act (Bill C-38), including a summary of the new appeal regime and annotations to the provisions creating the Social Security Tribunal All significant Federal Court of Appeal decisions on vital issues such as whether a per diem compensation rate is ‘‘fixed and ascertainable’’ (MNR (Canada) v. Ontario); right to appeal on CPP matters from the Tax Court of Canada (Davitt); online accessibility for claimants (Jodhan); interest award where erroneous information given by the Minister (Bartlett); approach of tribunal where claimant doesn’t appear (Evans); need to refer to every piece of evidence (Simpson and Brennan); motions in the Federal Court of Appeal (McMeekin); evidence on judicial review (McLaughlin); and extension of time (Daoud). Important Federal Court decisions, including new authority on when written reasons for granting leave to appeal to the PAB are mandatory Updated dollar amounts for YBE (for general and disability claims), YMPE and other statistics throughout; New types of disability claims. The Honourable Gordon Killeen, Q.C., is an active member of the Pension Appeal Board and retired justice of the Ontario Superior Court. His conference lectures in recent years have been influential in the evolution of CPP disability law. Andrew James is a legal writer. He is the co-author of Ontario Superior Court Practice (with Mr. Justice Todd Archibald, The Honourable Gordon Killeen, Q.C. and James Morton), and Ontario Family Law Practice (with Justice David Steinberg, Justice Craig Perkins and Esther Lenkinski). If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article y Your Québec Pension Plan 2011 By www.cch.ca Published On :: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 08:44:56 GMT Fast Answers to Your CPP and QPP Questions Once again, we bring you a new 2011 edition of the popular Your Québec Pension Plan. Written in plain language by pension experts, topics covered in this pocket-sized guide include: Pensions and Work After 65 Retirement and Disability Pensions Old Age Security Pension Taxation of CPP/OAS Benefits And much more... Designed to save you time and to ensure your employees are informed, features include a detailed Table of Contents and a comprehensive Index, providing you and your employees with easy access to answers to commonly asked questions. Publication date: February, 2011 CUSTOMIZED BOOKLET COVER AND QUANTITY ORDERS The reasonable price and important information provided in this booklet make it a time-saving, quick reference tool to distribute to employees throughout your company. 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Topics covered: dd Minimum age of employment Minimum wages and call-in pay Hours of work and overtime pay Statutory holidays Vacations with pay Leaves of absence Payment of wages Personnel records Termination of employment Wrongful dismissal Discrimination in employment Harassment at work Equal pay Employment equity Enforcement of employment standards Why waste your valuable time scrolling through confusing government web sites or shuffling through piles of outdated print materials when you can find all the answers in one convenient place? With a clear index to easily point you to the appropriate section, and a straightforward question and answer format, this concise reference fits neatly into your busy day. Plus, the book is created by CCH, a company that professionals like yourself have trusted for years to provide accurate and reliable information. New in This Edition Our recent improvements make Your Employment Standards Questions Answered – Federal and Provincial Guidance more useful than ever: Legislation updated to June 30, 2008 New chapter on enforcement of employment standards that reflects the increase in class actions with respect to employment standards such as overtime pay Recent court rulings added Personal data protection sections rewritten to include new privacy legislation Provincial sections updated where needed, including Ontario's new rules on hours of work and Manitoba's sweeping revisions to the hours of work and overtime laws If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article y You Asked? Your Payroll questions Answered 2nd Edition By www.cch.ca Published On :: Wed, 08 Aug 2007 09:58:39 GMT Sorry, this product has been discontinued. If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article y Morneau Shepell Summary of Pension Legislation in Canada By www.cch.ca Published On :: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:54:14 GMT The Morneau Shepell Summary of Pension Legislation in Canada summarizes, with reference to the relevant sections of the appropriate Act and regulations, the essential provisions of pension standards legislation from all the provinces, as well as the federal PBSA. The Summary is a unique reference tool and an excellent starting point for any research, particularly for multi-jurisdictional plans, highlighting differences in pension standards legislation in force throughout Canada. Included in the materials are over 125 charts, covering various topics, such as: • Eligibility and vesting • Contributions and funding • Accrual during leaves and notice period • Locking-in and portability • Death benefits and spousal rights • Member statements and disclosure • Governance, investments, and regulatory filings • Plan changes and wind-ups • New plan designs…and more Updated quarterly, this publication also includes summaries of major discussion papers on pension related topics and changes in Canadian pension standards legislation. If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article y Mercer/CCH Guide for Employers Newsletter By www.cch.ca Published On :: Mon, 24 Jan 2011 13:39:54 GMT The Mercer/CCH Guide for Employers Newsletter is published monthly and emailed to subscribers in PDF format. The Newsletter is written by experts in the field and is a valuable reminder of what’s new in the constantly growing and changing compensation landscape. Each issue provides you with: Lead articles on timely relevant topics to keep you current. Tips from experts at Mercer regarding salary benchmarking and how to use Mercer’s MarketPricer™ tool. A summary of recent cases and legislative developments from across Canada to keep you up-to-date. Tips and practice tools to aid you in your day-to-day decision making. This Newsletter is included free, in the Mercer/CCH Guide for Employers subscription. For more information, go to www.cch.ca/mercercchguide.   If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article y HR eBook Library By www.cch.ca Published On :: Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:01:43 GMT What's an eBook? An eBook is a digital version of a conventional printed book. Perfect for your PC desktop, you'll be able to access answers to tough HR issues quickly and easily. Portable, bring them with you on a laptop wherever your business may take you. Adobe Digital Editions is a highly recommended free download eBook program designed to view and keep your eBooks organized and centralized. Looking for immediate, at your fingertips help on a variety of HR issues? Need references for your HR programs, policies and strategies? From HR best practices to training and development programs to HR Policy Management, get instant access to a variety of topics that deal with your most pressing issues. The HR eBook Library is a paperless easy access reference tool that’s available at anytime, anywhere. HR eBook Library includes all of the following resources: Implementing Best Practices in Human Resources Management, 2nd Edition This eBook will help you to realize the full potential of your department's role in your organization and maximize the positive impact on your business. It ensures that employees and managers understand your organization's expectations, policies, and practices. It helps you become the internal organizational expert, drawing senior management to your proactive approach to HR strategies and confirming how HR is instrumental in helping the organization flourish. Click here for more details or to order this eBook only. If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article y eBook: HR Answers Now - Pensions, Benefits, and Payroll Processing, 5th Edition By www.cch.ca Published On :: Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:36:16 GMT Summary of this eBook In periods of fluctuating economies and rapidly changing workforces, Pensions and Benefits take on an added importance. In the section on Pensions you will have access to an extensive review of pension legislation and requirements, funding guidelines, and taxation as well as other critical information necessary to help you manage your portfolio through these challenging times. The section on Benefits will guide you through the multitude of choices available, including flex plans and non-traditional benefits, and discuss how each can be used to provide additional value or cost control. In Payroll Processing, you will find an effective, easy-to-navigate reference guide for all your payroll needs. This eBook has three sections: Pensions Benefits Payroll Processing About the Authors Neil Cohen obtained his LL.B. from the University of Western Ontario and was called to the Bar in 1996. He has extensive experience as a research lawyer and writer in the human resources field. He previously worked as a research lawyer with a major consulting firm, and as the Senior Editor of the CCH publication the Canadian Employment Benefits and Pension Guide. Neil is the current editor of the CCH publication PENFACTS: A Guide to Pensions in Canada. Theo Anne Opie, LL.B. received her LL.B. from the University of Windsor and is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada. She specializes in the areas of Payroll, Human Resources, and Employment Standards law. She has written for such CCH products as the Canadian Labour Law Reporter, Labour Notes, PaySource, and Tax Topics.       What's an eBook?    An eBook is a digital version of a conventional printed book. Perfect for your PC desktop, you’ll be able to access answers to tough HR issues quickly and easily. Portable, bring them with you on a laptop wherever your business may take you. Adobe Di If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article y eBook: HR Answers Now - Employment and Labour Law, 5th Edition By www.cch.ca Published On :: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:53:26 GMT Summary of this eBook Employment and labour law is the lifeblood of HR practitioners and plays an essential part in managing the workforce. Whether you’re an employer of choice or working hard to get there, every workplace must meet employment standards requirements, follow health and safety rules, and guard against workplace discrimination. Put the tools at your fingertips to ensure your policies, practices, and advice to management are as accurate and up to date as possible. This eBook has five sections: Employment Standards Employee Information and Records Discrimination Privacy Health and Safety About the Authors Theo Anne Opie, LL.B. received her LL.B. from the University of Windsor and is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada. She specializes in the areas of Payroll, Human Resources, and Employment Standards law. She has written for such Wolters Kluwer CCH products as the Canadian Labour Law Reporter, Labour Notes, PaySource, and Tax Topics. Paul Shemilt, CHRP graduated as a mechanical engineering technologist from Durham College, and later obtained his Certified Human Resources Professional designation in 1990. He began his career as a manufacturing supervisor in a unionized environment, and progressed in two global companies to director of corporate human resources.       What's an eBook?   An eBook is a digital version of a conventional printed book. Perfect for your PC desktop, you'll be able to access answers to tough HR issues quickly and easily. Portable, bring them with you on a laptop wherever your business may take you. Adobe Digital Editions is a highly recommended free download eBook program designed to view and keep your eBooks organized and centralized.   If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article y eBook: HR Answers Now - Employee Relations, Employee Development, and Staffing, 5th Edition By www.cch.ca Published On :: Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:18:14 GMT Summary of this eBook This module provides you with the leading edge information and practices necessary to maximize the contributions of your workforce by providing guidance in areas such as Recruiting, Performance Management, Discipline, and Terminations. Use the section on HR Strategy to define your objectives and develop programs for everything from M&A activity to the effective use of external consultants. This eBook has five sections: Employee Relations Employee Development Staffing Compensation HR Strategy About the Author Cissy Pau, CHRP is the principal consultant of Clear HR Consulting Inc., a human resources consulting firm in Vancouver, B.C., that helps small- and medium-sized businesses establish HR policies, procedures, and processes. Ms. Pau’s specialty is developing and implementing practical HR processes for companies experiencing growth and change. She is a leading HR expert, is often quoted by local and national media, and is a frequent speaker at conferences and trade association meetings. She is also an instructor at the British Columbia Institute of Technology’s Peter Thomson Centre for Venture Development.         What's an eBook?  An eBook is a digital version of a conventional printed book. Perfect for your PC desktop, you’ll be able to access answers to tough HR issues quickly and easily. Portable, bring them with you on a laptop wherever your business may take you. Adobe Digital Editions is a highly recommended free download eBook program designed to view and keep your eBooks organized and centralized.   If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article y Canadian Master Payroll Guide, 2nd Edition By www.cch.ca Published On :: Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:44:12 GMT An essential resource for day-to-day payroll functions. Canadian Master Payroll Guide, 2nd Edition puts all of the critical information you need for day-to-day payroll issues at your fingertips. This essential resource is the only guide on the market to include convenient charts and formulas. Plus, its comprehensive information is packaged in a portable format that’s up-to-date and easy to understand. The Canadian Master Payroll Guide covers all standard payroll situations, and includes background and commentaries that provide helpful guidance on how to apply the information in each section. The Guide is organized in an intuitive way that mirrors the payroll workflow, and it also includes easy-to-understand interpretations and charts of national and provincial legislative requirements. The 2nd Edition of the Guide includes key updates that all payroll professionals need to know for 2011.  Here is a sample of what’s new: 2011 Rates and Figures:s Provincial Tax Rates CPP/QPP Annual Maximums and Contribution Rates EI Premiums and Premium Reduction Workers’ Compensation Maximum Insurance Earnings Employer Taxes and Levies Employer Pension Plans Contribution Limits Taxable Benefits Changes have been made to the treatment of: Gifts and Awards Wage Loss Replacement Plans Employee Stock Options Employment Standards New and revised Prince Edward Island Employment Standards Legislation New Organ Donor Leave for Manitoba and Quebec New Citizenship Ceremony Leave for Manitoba Minimum Wage rate changes for all provinces as appropriate  Record of Employment (ROE) The Employer Guide to completing the Record of Employment has been revised and expanded. Year-End Reporting The new CRA and Revenu Québec electronic filing requirements have been incorporated. Reporting of Retiring Allowances Changes in the reporting of eligible and non-eligible retiring allowances amounts, including those amounts paid to Status Indians, have been incorporated. T4A Redesign Recent changes to the T4A slip have been identified and explained. The Canadian Master Payroll Guide, 2nd Edition simplifies payroll to ensure that: Payroll transactions are accurately reported and recorded Your organization meets all governing legislation and regulations Monies withheld from employees’ pays are held in trust and rem If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article y Canadian Master Payroll Guide By www.cch.ca Published On :: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:17:32 GMT An essential resource for day-to-day payroll functions. The new Canadian Master Payroll Guide puts all of the critical information you need for day-to-day payroll issues at your fingertips. This essential resource is the only Guide on the market to include convenient charts and formulas. Plus, its comprehensive information is packaged in a portable format that's up-to-date and easy to understand! The Canadian Master Payroll Guide features current and accurate information in the following categories: Payroll Overview d Employment Standards Earnings, Allowances & Expense Reimbursement Employee Benefits Statutory Deductions: Employer Remittances Statutory Deductions: Tax Statutory Deductions: Employment Insurance Record of Employment Employer Taxes and Levies Employer Pension Plans Year-End Reporting Workers' Compensation (Rates Charts) The Canadian Master Payroll Guide also includes background and commentaries that provide helpful guidance on how to apply the information in each section. The Guide is organized in an intuitive way that mirrors the payroll workflow and covers standard payroll situations. It also includes an easy-to-understand interpretation of legislative requirements nationally as well as across the provinces. Here are just a few of the handy charts that are included: yearly payroll rates statutory deductions federal income tax CPP QPP EI BETTER TOOLS = ACCURATE PAYROLL The Canadian Master Payroll Guide simplifies payroll to help you ensure that: payroll transactions are accurately reported and recorded your organization meets all governing legislation and regulations monies withheld from employees' pays are held in trust and remitted on the appropriate due dates your organization is protected against payroll-related fraud your organization maintains the confidentiality of the information flowing through the payroll department If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article y Archived Webinar - Resolving Employee Performance Issues By www.cch.ca Published On :: Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:02:36 GMT "Lauren Bernardi is an excellent speaker who presented a point of view that was believable with real life scenarios." - Jane Lockinger, Webinar Participant "The session was very informative. I was listening both as a supervisor and an employee. It reminded me that it is all about 'how' you relate to your employees or supervisor and that it is important to relate to them both negative and good things. We all like to hear we are doing a good job. I am grateful that I work in a place that does that." - Kim Rumble, Webinar Participant Bonus: An article on "Nine Steps to Effective Discipline", a copy of the supporting paper and a complete Question and Answer (Q&A) document prepared by the speaker will be provided in this archived webinar. Webinar information current as of November 19, 2009 To remain competitive in today’s economy, organizations must make the most effective use of limited resources. Doing so requires a well managed, performance driven workforce. Learn key strategies for driving your workforce towards successful job performance and in turn, improve your company’s future outlook. Key Learning Objectives: Be aware of the impact of recessionary times on employee performance Recognize the difference between performance issues and disciplinary problems and why it matters Understand how to enhance employee performance by setting goals and expectations, and providing meaningful feedback and support Recognize the importance of effective disciplinary measures in maintaining efficient operations Be capable of handling problem employees: learn how to determine the cause and correct the problem through performance improvement plans, progressive discipline and other management tools Speaker Lauren Bernardi Lauren has been practisin If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article y Archived Webinar - Quantifying HR By www.cch.ca Published On :: Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:29:10 GMT Webinar information current as of December 3, 2009 HR professionals are striving to become strategic partners; a key success factor is the ability to measure results. Join us as Kathline Holmes CHRP, walks you through best practice tools and techniques that are used to measure HR results. Guidance around HR Metrics, benchmarking and how to present these results successfully, in order to build buy in from the executive team, will also be covered. Bonus: A copy of the supporting paper and a complete Question and Answer (Q&A) document prepared by the speaker will be provided in this archived webinar. Key Learning Objectives: Understand why you should care about HR Metrics Look at common mistakes around developing and implementing Metrics Recognize the different types of metrics Tips on selecting metrics Get the tools you need to create your own dashboard Effective ways to communicate your results Speaker Kathline Holmes, CHRP Kathline Holmes, President of Gailforce Resources is an engaging and dynamic speaker who has a passion for people and a talent for aligning people and processes to business goals. A Certified Human Resources Professional with HRM training from Cornell University, she serves on the BC Human Resources Management Association Advisory Council for the Southern Interior Region and contributes articles as an HR expert and mentor for HEART Business Journal for Women. With almost two decades of experience in management, career counselling and workshop development and facilitation, Kathline combines her vast experience, knowledge and skills to offer services that assist businesses to create a workforce with the characteristics and qualities required to drive their desired outcomes. She takes pride in providing up to date information to meet the human resources needs faced by business today. For more information, please visit http://www.gailforceresources.com Format The following is required to access the archived webinar: Flash Player installed in your computer an Internet connection a sound card This archived webinar includes: P If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article y Archived Webinar - Employer Branding for Tomorrow's Workplace By www.cch.ca Published On :: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:45:19 GMT "I enjoyed the webinar as it had very useful and relevant data that can be applied to the workforce." - Lynia Vincent, Human Resources Manager "We are a health care company facing competition for highly qualified clinical employees in a labour market shortage. This webinar provided practical steps to identify and better communicate our unique employee value proposition. These steps are not only creating increased current employee engagement but will be key to our future growth." - Diane Leaker, Director Quality & Organizational Development Webinar information current as of June 11, 2009 There is compelling evidence that suggests that a strong workplace brand is associated with high levels of employee engagement, improved customer satisfaction which translates into better financial results. This archived webinar will identify what you can do today to engage and retain top level talent and develop and implement effective recruitment marketing strategies. You will be provided with techniques and tools to strengthen and manage your employer brand in order to retain and attract the right people to your organization. Emphasis will also be placed on communicating your employer brand across the generations. Learn how to: Understand the benefits of developing a strong employer brands Get the tools you need to stand out as a leading employer Position your brand to become an employer of choice Use your reinforced brand to retain your top level talent and to streamline recruitment to attract the ‘right’ people Best practice tips to align employees with the organizational goals supported by your brand Speaker Linda F. Love Linda Love is Senior Director, Human Resources at The Insurance Institute. Her career includes 20 years of Human Resources experience in various industries including insurance (P&C and Life), pharmaceutical, service, hospital and not-for-profit. She is currently a part-time faculty member at York University who teaches 2nd and 3rd year human re If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article y Archived Webinar - Employee Retention Strategies in a Recovering Economy By www.cch.ca Published On :: Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:53:05 GMT "I found this webinar to be very informative and provided many specific examples and recommended actions for anyone to be able relate to our own workplaces and create actions for. I would highly recommend taking the time to participate in this webinar as it was time well spent!" - Jamie Grimoldby, Human Resources Manager "This session was very well structured, covers a wide range of topics related to employee retention strategies. It is recommended for everyone, not only the HR professionals." - Grozdenka Stantcheva, HR Generalist Webinar information current as of May 4, 2010 With reports of an improved economic climate on the horizon, organizations must start preparing for the changing job market. Employees who were forced to maintain or take lesser positions will start to explore the market looking for increased benefits, flexibility and compensation. Now is the time to re-evaluate your organization's retention strategy in order to remain a competitive leader in your field. Join us as we explore strategies for retaining top performers within your organization. Bonus - The following materials will be provided in this archived webinar: An article and handout on "10 Truths Your Employees Aren't Telling You: How Recognition Issues Are Costing You Turnover" Supporting paper Question and Answer (Q&A) document Key Learning Objectives: three simple questions that will help boost retention potential a retention check for identifying your retention challenges and what can be done about them ten truths to keeping top talent (from recruiting to recognition) recognition strategies that don't cost and actually work retention tools for leading staff in a way that makes them want to stay knowledge of best practices for a recovering economy Speaker: Pauline F If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article y Archived Webinar - Advanced HR Strategy By www.cch.ca Published On :: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 10:31:05 GMT "The instructor was very thorough and knowledgeable about this HR topic. The information presented in this webinair will be a very effective tool in enchancing HR strategies for any size company in any type of industry." - Melanie Dillon, Webinar Participant Webinar information current as of June 3, 2010 Leverage your existing knowledge in the area of HR Strategy and join us as we take you a step further by exploring some of the complex issues around thex strategic alignment of your organization's goals and HR processes. Recognize the steps needed to transform HR from a 'business partner' to a 'business leader' by maximizing HR's contribution to organizational strategy and success. Key Learning Objectives: move past the basics and identify the factors that contribute to the strategic alignment of an organization's goals and HR decision making understand how to conceptualize a desired Strategic HR end state recognize the importance of linking HR Planning to competitive advantage create and implement an effective HR Strategy within your organization understand the importance of a leadership role for HR Bonus: A copy of the supporting paper and a complete Question and Answer document prepared by the speaker will be provided in this archived webinar. Speaker Timothy R. McConnell, B.A, M.P.A., SPHR, CMC Tim McConnell is Managing Partner and a Senior HR Strategist with McConnell HR Consulting Inc. in Ottawa. He has over 25 years experience in Human Resources management, both as a Director of HR and as a senior HR consultant. Tim provides strategic HR, Compensation and OD guidance to senior executives and clients in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. He was an adjunct professor in the Advanced Program in HR Management at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto from 2002 to 2007 and currently teaches in the same program at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa. He is also a former Sessional Lecturer at Carleton University, teaching HR Management in the graduate School of Public Administration. Tim holds a B.A. in Political Science/Economics from McGill University, and a Masters degr If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article y APA Basic Guide to Payroll By www.cch.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 May 2009 14:52:40 GMT 2012 will be a challenging year to be in compliance with the ever-changing payroll laws and regulations. To add to your stress, Federal and state agencies are ramping up audits. And, the penalties the government may impose are substantial! How do you stay in compliance and avoid penalties? The APA Basic Guide to Payroll is written to make understanding the laws and regulations as easy as possible. And this single-volume guide is filled with tools to help you apply the law and make proper calculations – with ease! Among the many, handy features, you'll find: How to complete the W-2 50-state charts that give you at-a-glance answers to questions regarding key payroll requirements Our Fingertip Guide that enables you to find payroll taxability and wage-hour ramifications of benefits immediately Clear checklists that help you make precise determinations quickly and confidently And much more! The 2012 APA Basic Guide to Payroll has been updated to include: The latest about reporting the value of health care coverage on the W-2 Updated figures for 2012 New reasons why you may be required to reject a child support withholding order The FUTA tax rate Recent developments on what's considered timely mailed and filed What the courts are saying about paying employees for donning and doffing Whether there will be a Social Security tax cut for 2012 (President Obama proposed a lower rate for both employers and employees) What the IRS is saying about the taxability of employer-provided cell phones If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article y Annotated Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security Act, 9th Edition, 2010 By www.cch.ca Published On :: Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:22:59 GMT The essential publication for anyone dealing with CPP or OAS issues. 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