ASSOCIUM offers a full-service consulting practice dedicated to workplace diversity and employment equity and anti-racism/anti-discrimination change.
Although the industry has tried to keep business-as-usual despite accommodations and exceptions to help support clients at a vulnerable time, things continue to be unusual.
As the world continues to adapt to the Coronavirus, the Province of Ontario implemented the COVID-19 Response Framework on November 7th, 2020. The COVID-19 framework is an early warning system… read more →
A carefully written contract will address all the terms of employment between the employer and employee.
On Friday September 25, 2020 the Government of Ontario amended stage three of the reopening plan. The amendment makes it a requirement that “Businesses or organizations comply with any advice,… read more →
Do funder metrics really measure up? Crisis breeds opportunity The current pandemic has amplified some glaring disconnects and constraints within the non-profit/charitable (NPC) sector. For example, it has placed a… read more →
Although it differs from one employee group to another, there are definite common claiming patterns among ASSOCIUM Benefits clients, and the general population. Knowing those patterns and taking steps to… read more →
As Government restrictions lift across the country and employers begin to recall their employees back to the office, organizations are now faced with a new challenge of keeping operations going… read more →
All we can do these days is speculate. Are we over the worst of COVID-19 in Canada? Is it easing off or are we waiting for another wave? What we… read more →
On May 29th, 2020, the Ontario Government introduced a new regulation under the Employment Standards Act. The layoff provisions of the ESA have been temporarily amended to provide much needed… read more →