Human Resources PolicyPro^® From Policy to Signoff ^™

Com·pli·ance

And best practices

For Canadian HR professionals, policy managers, consultants, business owners and non-profit executives

Employment law is undergoing constant change and it’s more important than ever for employers to have HR policies and procedures and to keep them up to date. When there is a claim, the courts are carefully reviewing HR policies to determine if management has met their duty of care. This is a key factor in deciding if the employer acted reasonably, has a defence or is liable.

But policies have benefits far beyond minimizing risk.

Strong policies and procedures are fundamental to the success of any organization.

Documented human resources policies and procedures are essential to:

• Provide managers with a consistent, fair and efficient approach to employment matters
• Communicate up-to-date information to staff related to specific recurring issues
• Establish roles and responsibilities and provide guidance for resolving conflicts
• Demonstrate compliance in the event of a legal complaint or investigation
• Effectively onboard new staff and contractors

When you have a written HR policy and procedure manual that meets current legal and best practice requirements for your province, you save time, improve productivity and minimize liability so you can focus on the more important things: strategic planning, supporting business growth, building workplace culture, making sure you have the best people in the right roles, and all the other essential tasks HR does.

Human Resources PolicyPro (HRPP) is the leading source for up-to-date model policies and commentary based on Canadian compliance and best practice. Thousands of organizations depend on PolicyPro to ensure their policies and procedures are up to date and meet the minimum legal requirements of their jurisdiction.

HRPP is the only service that offers a set of up-to-date model policies and commentary for each Canadian province including Alberta, British Colombia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec (English and French), and Saskatchewan.

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Expert policies and guidance

Human Resources PolicyPro offers a complete and authoritative set of model policies written for constantly evolving HR compliance requirements:

• Designed to assist HR professionals, policy managers, business owners and not-for-profit administrators to efficiently create, update and distribute policies to staff.
• Includes 250+ sample policies, forms and checklists for employment, pay and performance, benefits, employee relations, health and safety, and more for each province.
• Prepared and updated by HR professionals and reviewed by employment law specialists.
• The weekly e-newsletter, Inside Policies™, reports new and revised policies and why the changes are important.
• Extensive commentary outlines why each policy is needed, the HR compliance requirements and options to consider when customizing the policy template.

Plus PolicyPro includes a secure and easy-to-use online application for creating, customizing, and updating policies; distributing them to managers, staff, and contractors; ensuring everyone reads them; getting signoff; producing attestation reports; and using the bulletin board feature to post company news, policy changes and required government postings. Learn more about PolicyPro.

Yosie Saint-Cyr was called to the Quebec bar in 1988 and is still in good standing. Yosie practised business, employment and labour law until 1999, when she joined First Reference.

Yosie is one of Canada’s best-known and most-respected HR and payroll subject matter experts, with an extensive background in employment/labour law and payroll compliance across the country.

Lynn Hunter-Barnard holds a Master’s Degree in Human Resources. She has extensive practical experience in human resources management, human resources policy creation and training.

Lewis Waring is a licensed paralegal who works in the area of employment and human rights law and a part-time music teacher. He is studying law at the University of Manitoba Faculty of Law.

Daniel Standing was called to the Law Society of New Brunswick in 2009 and is still a member in good standing. He is currently a senior lawyer of the Employment and Administrative Law Group at the New Brunswick Office of the Attorney General. He does extensive research on a broad range of legal issues pertaining to labour and employment law.

Beyond Rewards, HR Consultants — Since 1989, Beyond Rewards has been an industry leader in the Human Resources field. Specializing in Human Resources Consulting, Recruitment, Health & Safety, Training and Development and Accessibility Standards; Beyond Rewards has the experience and expertise on staff to contribute to the success of various HR projects.

Alberta

Manitoba

Saskatchewan

MLT Aikins is a full-service law firm with a deep commitment to Western Canada’s unique legal and business landscapes. MLT Aikins is the only law firm to have offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon, Vancouver and Winnipeg.

Atlantic

Cox & Palmer is a full-service law firm with offices in Halifax, Moncton, Fredericton, Saint John, Charlottetown, Summerside and St. John’s. With more than 170 lawyers, the firm is well situated to meet the needs of its clients throughout the region.

British Columbia

Harris is the largest management-side law firm in Western Canada practising exclusively in labour, employment and other aspects of workplace law since 1992. The size of the firm ensures that they always have the bandwidth to be there when an organization needs them.

Ontario

Vey Willetts LLP is an Ottawa-based workplace law firm serving employers and employees across Ontario. We advise businesses on issues such as hiring, firing, policy drafting and implementation, human rights accommodation, and occupational health and safety. The firm also litigates to resolve workplace disputes through the courts and tribunals.

Quebec

Therrien Couture LLP, a consulting firm in labour and employment law, is the legal editor of Human Resources PolicyPro—Quebec Edition. Founded 25 years ago, Therrien Couture relies on a team of more than 185 people, comprised of a multidisciplinary team of experienced professionals including lawyers, notaries, tax specialists and human resources specialists. With five offices located in Saint-Hyacinthe, Brossard, Sherbrooke, Laval and Montreal, Therrien Couture is positioning itself as a major player in the Quebec market.