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Looseleaf Version
The looseleaf version provides access to straightforward analysis and Sample Statements of Policy and Procedure (i.e. model policies) for each of the topics listed below.
Straightforward and comprehensive analysis
Each chapter begins with an overview of the policy in question. The overview provides in-depth information about why the policy is required, what an employer needs to be aware of when developing and implementing the policy, and the minimum legislative standards, if any, for each Atlantic province. Special attention is given to the differences in legislative requirements, if any, amongst the four provinces.
Sample Statements of Policy and Procedure (SSPP)
The sample (model) policy included with every topical area reflects the minimum standards for the Atlantic province with the most stringent legal requirements. The electronic version contains province-specific versions of each sample (model) policy found in the looseleaf manual.
Volume I Table of Contents
Volume II Table of Contents
Electronic VersionStraightforward and comprehensive analysis
Each chapter begins with an overview of the policy in question. The overview provides in-depth information about why the policy is required, what an employer needs to be aware of when developing and implementing the policy, and the minimum legislative standards, if any, for each Atlantic province. Special attention is given to the differences in legislative requirements, if any, amongst the four provinces.
Sample Statements of Policy and Procedure (SSPP)
The sample (model) policy included with every topical area reflects the minimum standards for the Atlantic province with the most stringent legal requirements. The electronic version contains province-specific versions of each sample (model) policy found in the looseleaf manual.
Volume I Table of Contents
Disclaimer
How to use this publication
About the Sample Statements of Policy and Procedure
About the electronic version
References
About the Author
About the Managing Editor
About the Legal Editor
How to use this publication
About the Sample Statements of Policy and Procedure
About the electronic version
References
About the Author
About the Managing Editor
About the Legal Editor
Why policies and procedures are needed
Developing a policy manual
Scope of a Policy Manual
Design
Contents
Writing policies and procedures
Approval
Publishing
Sample policies in this Chapter
Introduction
Distribution List Policy and Procedure Document Format
Developing a policy manual
Scope of a Policy Manual
Design
Contents
Writing policies and procedures
Approval
Publishing
Sample policies in this Chapter
Introduction
Distribution List Policy and Procedure Document Format
(Each of the policies listed below includes a Sample Statement of Policy and Procedure)
Introduction
Employment Principles
Recruitment and Selection
Terms and Conditions of Employment
Probationary Period
Employment Classifications
Hours of Work
Employee Orientation
Confidentiality and Inventions
Termination of Employment
Third Party Reference Requests
Employment of Relatives
Gifts, Favours and Entertainment
Conflicts of Interest
Job Posting
Employment References
Exit Interviews
Flexible Work Arrangements
Introduction
Employment Principles
Recruitment and Selection
Terms and Conditions of Employment
Probationary Period
Employment Classifications
Hours of Work
Employee Orientation
Confidentiality and Inventions
Termination of Employment
Third Party Reference Requests
Employment of Relatives
Gifts, Favours and Entertainment
Conflicts of Interest
Job Posting
Employment References
Exit Interviews
Flexible Work Arrangements
(Each of the policies listed below includes a Sample Statement of Policy and Procedure)
Introduction
Pay Principles
Job Evaluation
Pay Administration
Job Performance Review
Pay Range Structure
Overtime
Reporting Pay
Call-in Pay
Shift Premium
Wage Garnishments
Absenteeism
Pay Advances
Introduction
Pay Principles
Job Evaluation
Pay Administration
Job Performance Review
Pay Range Structure
Overtime
Reporting Pay
Call-in Pay
Shift Premium
Wage Garnishments
Absenteeism
Pay Advances
(Each of the policies listed below includes a Sample Statement of Policy and Procedure)
Introduction
Benefits Principles
Vacation and Vacation Pay
Holidays
Personal Leave of Absence
Pregnancy Leave
Parental and/or Adoption Leave
Bereavement Leave
Education Assistance Program
Seminars and Conferences
Professional Association Membership
Benefits Related to Part-time Employment
Family Leave (Emergency Leave)
Short Term Disability/Sick Pay Benefits
Retirement
Compassionate Care Leave
Jury or Court Witness Leave D4.16-1
Military/Reservist Leave of Absence
Introduction
Benefits Principles
Vacation and Vacation Pay
Holidays
Personal Leave of Absence
Pregnancy Leave
Parental and/or Adoption Leave
Bereavement Leave
Education Assistance Program
Seminars and Conferences
Professional Association Membership
Benefits Related to Part-time Employment
Family Leave (Emergency Leave)
Short Term Disability/Sick Pay Benefits
Retirement
Compassionate Care Leave
Jury or Court Witness Leave D4.16-1
Military/Reservist Leave of Absence
Volume II Table of Contents
(Each of the policies listed below includes a Sample Statement of Policy and Procedure)
Introduction E5.00-1
Employee Relations Principles E5.01-1
Dispute Resolution
Workplace Harassment
Workplace Accommodation on the Basis of Disability
Conduct and Behaviour
Discipline
Personal Information Protection
E-mail and Internet Use
Religious Accommodation
Dress Code
Introduction E5.00-1
Employee Relations Principles E5.01-1
Dispute Resolution
Workplace Harassment
Workplace Accommodation on the Basis of Disability
Conduct and Behaviour
Discipline
Personal Information Protection
E-mail and Internet Use
Religious Accommodation
Dress Code
(Each of the policies listed below includes a Sample Statement of Policy and Procedure)
Introduction
Health and Safety Principles
Accident and Injury Reporting
Accident Investigation
Personal Protective Equipment
Joint Health and Safety Committee
Alcohol in the Workplace
Working Alone
Cell Phone Use
Workplace Violence
Emergencies and Business Interruptions
Smoking in the Workplace
Pandemic Planning Overview
Fitness to Work
Restricted Access
Work From Home
Declared Emergencies
Introduction
Health and Safety Principles
Accident and Injury Reporting
Accident Investigation
Personal Protective Equipment
Joint Health and Safety Committee
Alcohol in the Workplace
Working Alone
Cell Phone Use
Workplace Violence
Emergencies and Business Interruptions
Smoking in the Workplace
Pandemic Planning Overview
Fitness to Work
Restricted Access
Work From Home
Declared Emergencies
Absenteeism
Accident and Injury Reporting
Accident Investigation
Alcohol in the Workplace
Benefits Principles
Benefits Related to Part-time Employment
Bereavement Leave
Call-in Pay
Cell Phone Use
Compassionate Care Leave
Conduct and Behaviour
Confidentiality and Inventions
Conflicts of Interest
Declared Emergencies
Discipline
Dispute Resolution
Distribution List
Dress Code
E-mail and Internet Use
Education Assistance Program
Emergencies and Business Interruptions
Employee Orientation
Employee Relations Principles
Employment Classifications
Employment of Relatives
Employment Principles
Employment References
Exit Interviews
Family Leave (Emergency Leave)
Fitness to Work
Flexible Work Arrangements
Gifts, Favours and Entertainment
Health and Safety Principles
Holidays
Hours of Work
Introduction
Job Evaluation
Job Performance Review
Job Posting
Joint Health and Safety Committee
Jury or Court Witness Leave
Military/Reservist Leave of Absence
Overtime
Parental and/or Adoption Leave
Pay Administration
Pay Principles
Pay Range Structure
Pay Advances
Personal Information Protection
Personal Leave of Absence
Personal Protective Equipment
Policy and Procedure Document Format
Pregnancy Leave
Probationary Period
Professional Association Membership
Recruitment and Selection
Religious Accommodation
Reporting Pay
Restricted Access
Retirement
Seminars and Conferences
Shift Premium
Short Term Disability/Sick Pay Benefits
Smoking in the Workplace
Termination of Employment
Terms and Conditions of Employment
Third Party Reference Requests
Vacation and Vacation Pay
Wage Garnishments
Work From Home
Working Alone
Workplace Accommodation on the Basis of Disability
Workplace Harassment
Workplace Violence
Accident and Injury Reporting
Accident Investigation
Alcohol in the Workplace
Benefits Principles
Benefits Related to Part-time Employment
Bereavement Leave
Call-in Pay
Cell Phone Use
Compassionate Care Leave
Conduct and Behaviour
Confidentiality and Inventions
Conflicts of Interest
Declared Emergencies
Discipline
Dispute Resolution
Distribution List
Dress Code
E-mail and Internet Use
Education Assistance Program
Emergencies and Business Interruptions
Employee Orientation
Employee Relations Principles
Employment Classifications
Employment of Relatives
Employment Principles
Employment References
Exit Interviews
Family Leave (Emergency Leave)
Fitness to Work
Flexible Work Arrangements
Gifts, Favours and Entertainment
Health and Safety Principles
Holidays
Hours of Work
Introduction
Job Evaluation
Job Performance Review
Job Posting
Joint Health and Safety Committee
Jury or Court Witness Leave
Military/Reservist Leave of Absence
Overtime
Parental and/or Adoption Leave
Pay Administration
Pay Principles
Pay Range Structure
Pay Advances
Personal Information Protection
Personal Leave of Absence
Personal Protective Equipment
Policy and Procedure Document Format
Pregnancy Leave
Probationary Period
Professional Association Membership
Recruitment and Selection
Religious Accommodation
Reporting Pay
Restricted Access
Retirement
Seminars and Conferences
Shift Premium
Short Term Disability/Sick Pay Benefits
Smoking in the Workplace
Termination of Employment
Terms and Conditions of Employment
Third Party Reference Requests
Vacation and Vacation Pay
Wage Garnishments
Work From Home
Working Alone
Workplace Accommodation on the Basis of Disability
Workplace Harassment
Workplace Violence
- Contains province-specific versions of each sample (model) policy found in the looseleaf manual with a basic overview.
- PolicyPro software to customize, publish and distribute a top-notch policy and procedure manual based on the province-specific model policies included in the electronic version.
About the Author
Derwyn R. Hancocks, B.A. has held management and executive positions in human resources with well-known Canadian companies such as Ford Motor Company of Canada Ltd., W.J. Gage Limited, Rubbermaid Canada Inc., Federal Industries and Chromalox Canada Inc. In addition to being an executive with The Human Resources Advisor, Derwyn is also a principal of D.R. Hancocks & Associates, Inc., where he conducts a human resources consulting practice. Derwyn is also the author of all the publications in the Human Resources PolicyPro family. He was the founding chair of the Peel Industrial Training Advisory Committee and has taught labour relations at Sheridan College. Derwyn’s hands-on management experience in recruitment, employment matters, pay and benefits administration, union relations, training, organization development, health and safety and HR policy writing means he knows the kinds of situations you face every day. And it ensures that when you turn to Human Resources PolicyPro (Atlantic Edition) for help in policy matters, you’ll find practical solutions that you will be able to apply readily to your organization.
About the Editor
Michele Glassford is a lawyer, researcher and policy analyst with a background in labour law. Michele graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School and York University and was called to the Ontario Bar in 1994. In addition to a part-time law practice in Stoney Creek, Ontario, Michele has worked in the field of labour adjustment for the Health Sector Training and Adjustment Program and has been a Researcher for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Michele also holds the position of Vice President and Managing Editor of D.R. Hancocks & Associates, Inc.
About the Legal Editor
Andrew D. Taillon is an associate with the Atlantic Canadian law firm Cox & Palmer. Located in the Halifax office, Andrew is a member of the labour and employment practice group. A graduate of Dalhousie University Law School and Mount Allison University, Andrew worked as a Consultant in Newfoundland and Labrador before practising law. Cox & Palmer has over 170 lawyers and 9 offices across the Atlantic Provinces. Practice areas cover the full range of legal services, from corporate and labour, to tax and litigation. Offices are located in Moncton, NB; Saint John, NB; Fredericton, NB; St. John’s, NL; Charlottetown, PEI; Summerside, PEI; Montague, PEI; and Alberton, PEI.
Derwyn R. Hancocks, B.A. has held management and executive positions in human resources with well-known Canadian companies such as Ford Motor Company of Canada Ltd., W.J. Gage Limited, Rubbermaid Canada Inc., Federal Industries and Chromalox Canada Inc. In addition to being an executive with The Human Resources Advisor, Derwyn is also a principal of D.R. Hancocks & Associates, Inc., where he conducts a human resources consulting practice. Derwyn is also the author of all the publications in the Human Resources PolicyPro family. He was the founding chair of the Peel Industrial Training Advisory Committee and has taught labour relations at Sheridan College. Derwyn’s hands-on management experience in recruitment, employment matters, pay and benefits administration, union relations, training, organization development, health and safety and HR policy writing means he knows the kinds of situations you face every day. And it ensures that when you turn to Human Resources PolicyPro (Atlantic Edition) for help in policy matters, you’ll find practical solutions that you will be able to apply readily to your organization.
About the Editor
Michele Glassford is a lawyer, researcher and policy analyst with a background in labour law. Michele graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School and York University and was called to the Ontario Bar in 1994. In addition to a part-time law practice in Stoney Creek, Ontario, Michele has worked in the field of labour adjustment for the Health Sector Training and Adjustment Program and has been a Researcher for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Michele also holds the position of Vice President and Managing Editor of D.R. Hancocks & Associates, Inc.
About the Legal Editor
Andrew D. Taillon is an associate with the Atlantic Canadian law firm Cox & Palmer. Located in the Halifax office, Andrew is a member of the labour and employment practice group. A graduate of Dalhousie University Law School and Mount Allison University, Andrew worked as a Consultant in Newfoundland and Labrador before practising law. Cox & Palmer has over 170 lawyers and 9 offices across the Atlantic Provinces. Practice areas cover the full range of legal services, from corporate and labour, to tax and litigation. Offices are located in Moncton, NB; Saint John, NB; Fredericton, NB; St. John’s, NL; Charlottetown, PEI; Summerside, PEI; Montague, PEI; and Alberton, PEI.
