Changes to the Quebec Pension Plan (QPP)
Following the publication of the Quebec budget for 2023-2024 last March, we take a look back at the measures aimed at the Quebec Pension Plan (QPP). These measures are designed to encourage experienced workers to stay on the job longer, in order to combat labor shortages, and to ensure the financial security of Quebecers in […]
Key human capital management trends for 2023
The world of work is undergoing profound transformations, and the labor shortage we’re facing only accentuates the challenges facing organizations. In recent years, the annual turnover rate in organizations has been rising, and depending on the industry and the type of position, it can sometimes reach 120%. This means that a single position can be […]
Are you subject to the 1% law?
Act to promote workforce skills development and recognition By its real name, the Act to promote workforce skills development and recognition is sometimes referred to as the Skills Act, Bill 90 or simply the 1% Act. Employers who have to comply are required to invest an amount equivalent to a minimum of 1% of their […]
Are you subject to the 1% law?
Act to promote workforce skills development and recognition By its real name, the Act to promote workforce skills development and recognition is sometimes referred to as the Skills Act, Bill 90 or simply the 1% Act. Employers who have to comply are required to invest an amount equivalent to a minimum of 1% of their […]
New pay rise in sight
New salary increases are expected this year. The updated 2023 Salary Forecasts survey published by the Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés on February 23 informs us that Quebec employers have planned average salary increases of 4.4% for 2023. This is higher than what employers had indicated 6 months earlier (4.1%). This increase is […]
Enhanced employment insurance sickness benefits
On November 25, the Government of Canada announced the permanent extension of Employment Insurance sickness benefits from 15 to 26 weeks, effective December 18, 2022*. Those who qualify and reapply on or after December 18, 2022, will be able to receive up to 26 weeks of EI sickness benefits if they are ill and need […]
Human Capital – Generations in the workplace
Today’s companies are made up of several generations working together to ensure their long-term survival. But what about harmony in the workplace between these different generations? As an employer, you have to take everyone’s skills into consideration. For example, the Baby-Boomer generation has the company’s experience and knowledge. This generation often has a rigorous work […]
Human Capital Seminar – Become agile, learn to juggle!
Amyot Gélinas’ Human Capital team is organizing its 2021 seminar on Thursday October 7 and Friday October 8, 2021 at the Estérel Resort in the Laurentians. ” Sustainability, excellence, innovation and quality are just some of the issues that require better management of human capital. As an employer, it’s not just a question of wanting […]
New Hiring Program for Canada’s Economic Recovery
Budget 2021 proposes to introduce the new Canadian Economic Recovery Hiring Program to provide eligible employers with a subsidy of up to 50% of the additional compensation paid to eligible employees between June 6, 2021 and November 20, 2021. An eligible employer would be allowed to apply for either the hiring subsidy or the Canada […]
Corporate tax returns: what to do with federal assistance received in 2020?
Federal grants for COVID-19 pandemic must be included in company tax return Contractors had access to several federal government programs in 2020 to help them through the COVID-19 pandemic. The amounts received will now have to be taken into account when the time comes to file the company’s income tax return. How do you find […]