Does your company need a social media policy?
Social media is part of our daily lives. From Facebook to Twitter to LinkedIn, it is very likely your employees participate in social media. We can help you develop a social media policy to clarify...
View ArticleManaging employees who are often sick or late for work
Many business owners find it difficult to manage the minority of employees whose attendance and timekeeping does not meet their standards. Our resources and templates can help you improve staff...
View ArticleWhy do job descriptions matter?
Writing an employee job description is a vital step every employer should take for all positions. A good job description will allow business owners to create better job postings, set employment...
View ArticleLow Value Shipment (LVS) threshold increase – good news for SME importers!
Good news for small businesses that use the low value shipment (LVS) program for North American imports. The Ministers of International Trade and Public Safety along with the United States Department...
View ArticleMandate– CFIB’s member publication
Mandate is CFIB’s member publication where small business newsletters, surveys and results are available.
View ArticleBusiness affected by flooding? Help is available
As the water recedes in southern Alberta, the hard work is just beginning for you and other small business owners, who may just now be able to assess the damage that has been done.
View ArticleCompassionate Leave is Job Protected in Alberta as of February 1, 2014
If your employee approaches you to ask for unpaid compassionate leave of up to 8 weeks, you are now obligated to approve it and to keep their job available for them over the period of the leave
View ArticleHow to decide on a salary or wage rate for an employee
How do you decide what salary or wage you are going to pay a new employee? Should they earn more or less than someone already in the job, or the person who left the job most recently?
View ArticleAlberta's minimum wage new rate as of September 1, 2014
Alberta's minimum wage increases 20 cents per hour to $10.20 as of September 1st, 2014. Those who serve liquor as part of their regular duties are in a category with a minimum wage rate of $9.20- an...
View ArticleCanada Summer Jobs wage subsidy deadline is January 30, 2015
Hiring a student this summer? If you are interested in applying for a wage subsidy to cover up to 50% of the minimum wage, start planning now. Find out more here.
View ArticleWhy do job descriptions matter?
Writing an employee job description is a vital step every employer should take for all positions. A good job description will allow business owners to create better job postings, set employment...
View ArticleElectronic cash register fraud – are you at risk?
Have you been sold a POS machine or offered special software add-ons? You may have something in your system that leaves you exposed to fraud.
View ArticleManaging employees who are often sick or late for work
Many business owners find it difficult to manage the minority of employees whose attendance and timekeeping does not meet their standards. Our resources and templates can help you improve staff...
View ArticleMandate– CFIB's member publication
Mandate is CFIB's member publication where small business newsletters, surveys and results are available.
View ArticleProvincial inspectors on tour to improve workplace safety
OHS officers will inspect approximately 200 convenience stores and gas station operations across the province over the next three months. OHS Officers are talking to employers and workers about OHS and...
View ArticleWas your business affected by fire? CFIB Business support is available to...
As the fires are extinguished in northern Alberta, the hard work is just beginning for you and other small business owners.
View ArticleAlberta's minimum wage rate increases by $1.00 as of October 1, 2016
Alberta's general minimum wage increases by a dollar ($1.00) per hour to $12.20 and the current liquor server rate will be removed, effective October 1, 2016. Weekly and monthly minimum wages used by...
View ArticleBe prepared! Provincial OHS inspectors may soon be inspecting your workplace
Provincial OHS officers will be inspecting hotels, arenas, department stores, restaurants, catering companies and couriers across the province until November 30/16. Officers will be looking to ensure...
View ArticleSelling or buying in other provinces or territories: which sales taxes apply?
When you sell to or buy from a business located in another province or territory, are the correct sales taxes being applied? You need to know how GST, HST, provincial and territorial sales taxes impact...
View ArticleWere you aware the driver's licence renewal notifications have gone digitial?
Were you aware that effective April 1, 2016, the Government of Alberta no longer is mailing out reminders for driver’s licences and vehicle registration.
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