Managing terminations, progressive discipline, and employee performance in your nonprofit

Handling employees who display subpar behaviour and performance can pose a significant challenge for nonprofit organizations. It can be particularly unclear whether to pursue performance improvement, disciplinary measures, or termination to effectively address these issues. But fret not, because we’re here to break it all down for you. In this article, we’ll demystify the complex […]

HR compliance for Canadian nonprofits: A comprehensive guide

HR Compliance doesn’t need to be a daunting task that leaves you overwhelmed. If the mere thought of labour laws and policies makes you feel light-headed, take a moment to relax, grab a cup of coffee, and let us guide you through the process of understanding and complying with HR regulations as a nonprofit.  Before […]

Managing leaves of absence, accommodation and requesting medical documentation: Best practices for Canadian nonprofits

Managing employee leaves can be challenging for nonprofit organizations, especially those operating without a dedicated human resources team. As we navigate the evolving landscape of the post-pandemic workplace, the challenges surrounding leaves of absence and medical requests have become increasingly complex. Nonprofits need to know how to properly classify a leave of absence, know the […]

Enforceable employment contracts for nonprofits: Tips, clauses, and a free template

Includes a FREE, Lawyer-Vetted Employment Contract Template and other valuable resources! Nonprofits like you are driven by passion and making a real difference in the world. But let’s be honest, with everything going on, it’s easy to overlook some important stuff. One crucial document that most nonprofits tend to neglect is an enforceable employment contract. […]

Employing remote workers in your nonprofit: Legal considerations and practical tips

Includes 8 essential resources that’ll help you navigate the landscape of remote working effortlessly!  In recent years, remote work has become increasingly popular across many industries, including the nonprofit sector in Canada. With advances in technology and changes in work culture, more and more organizations are embracing remote work arrangements to accommodate their employees’ needs […]

Ontario nonprofit HR: All policies you need in 2023 to be compliant

According to a Statistics Canada report, Ontario is home to over 58,000 registered nonprofits that together employ over 844,000 people. That’s a lot of employees, and employers have to ensure they’re complying with employment laws and applying them correctly to each individual!           We understand that with limited time and resources, it’s difficult […]

Employment contracts: How a small investment now can protect your nonprofit’s future

As a lawyer, whenever I speak to organizations who have found themselves on the receiving end of a wrongful termination claim by a former employee, I tend to ask “why”. Why didn’t they have an employment contract in place? Why didn’t they have their existing contract reviewed by a lawyer? Here are just some of […]

7 critical nonprofit HR functions you should not neglect

Includes 17 FREE HR resources designed to elevate and optimize nonprofit HR Serving the community is not an easy thing to do and nonprofits like yours deserve a triumphant salute for your relentless efforts and never-ending commitment. So here we are with yet another article to help you get your focus back to the most […]

7 significant HR documents most nonprofits are missing

We’ve tucked away a bonus policy inside the blog. Can you find it? Are you tempted to put off the task of reviewing and preparing your HR documents? Maybe it’s time to rethink that approach. You’ll likely have had more pressing things to take care of when you started running your nonprofit, and you might […]

7 huge benefits for nonprofits when they outsource HR

As a nonprofit Executive Director, you are probably accustomed to needing to wear multiple hats to continuously run your organization while saving funds. But did you know, doing it all on your own could actually be costing you money?   Want to score your current organizational HR Functions? Click here to download the HR Functions […]

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