This Fact Sheet covers the discipline of employees. Progressive discipline is an important issue for employers' legal compliance. Documenting disciplinary action may allow an employer to avoid an Employment Standards complaint or other liti

This Fact Sheet reviews some of the best practices for managing employees in the workplace.Workplaces are best managed with clear expectations. Best practice is to establish and enforce expectations through workplace policies, accurate job descriptio

This Fact Sheet describes the use of written employment contracts.An employment contract is a legal document that should include the expectations of an employer. This information typically includes a description of the position and responsibilities,

This Fact Sheet reviews best practices for a hiring process.The hiring process is an integral part of the employment relationship. This process must be fair. Unfairness in a hiring process may open the non-profit to complaints under human rights law.

This Fact Sheet reviews the legal differences between employees and contractors.Workers are people who do work for others and get paid for that work. Workers may do this as self-employed, be in business to benefit themselves and have many different c

This Fact Sheet provides information about getting ready to be an employer.Hiring readiness means being ready to be an employer. Ready means being aware of the rules around hiring workers. Ready also means having processes and policies in place for h