Preventing harassment in the workplace
Legislative changes to the Act to Prevent and Combat Psychological Harassment and Sexual Violence in the Workplace : are you compliant? Statistics Canada recently reported that approximately 60% of employed women and 39% of employed men between the ages of 25 and 34 reported having experienced psychological or sexual harassment in the workplace. Yet, despite […]
Pay equity: this also applies to companies under federal jurisdiction
Long in force in Quebec, the Pay Equity Act came into force on August 31, 2021. It applies to all federally-regulated private and public sector companies. Pay equity: comply before September 3, 2024 With three (3) years to comply, companies with 10 or more employees must now produce the final version of their pay equity […]
The importance of a business continuity plan
A few months ago, a devastating fire broke out in a building near one of our offices. Concerned by the situation, we looked at our business continuity plan to make sure it was up to date. Do you have such a tool for dealing with emergencies? With the COVID-19 pandemic, companies had to adapt quickly […]
Grants to manage your human resources
Human resources: a strategic function The human resources (HR) function is taking on an increasingly strategic role within organizations. As a business leader, you’re probably well aware of the importance of adopting best management practices to attract, retain and develop your employees in order to remain competitive and more productive. But how do you go […]
Mental health at work: factors and consequences
Mental health in the workplace is based on a number of factors commonly referred to as psychosocial risks. Deteriorating mental health can have multiple consequences, stemming directly from employee distress. Occupational stress Psychological distress at work and work-related stress are subjects that have been attracting growing interest in recent years. In 2021, the Act to […]
Salary increases: how to make the most of them
As we reported in our March 2023 article ” New wage increases in sight “, Quebec employers are planning to grant average wage increases of almost 4.4% this year. At the same time, the province’s economic outlook points to a certain slowdown in growth, which could restrict business budgets. Although inflation is expected to return […]
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 […]
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 […]