If you or any of your employees are between the ages of 60 and 70 and are collecting CPP benefits while continuing to work, you may have to start contributing to CPP again. On January 1
st, 2012, new rules came into effect for those collecting their benefits while continuing to work.
Early in the hiring process you should see if financial incentives can offset the costs of the new hire. Check out wage subsidies and other financial supports available to businesses.
Hiring apprentices is good business. The government offers financial incentives to companies that hire apprentices and to the apprentices themselves. Check out the opportunities.
We have long advocated balanced labour laws throughout Canada, including in the area of employment standards and labour relations. Whether it’s the right of employees to a secret ballot vote, or defending the right of employers to communicate with their employees during a certification drive we are committed to advancing these and other democratic principles everywhere.
Do you need help figuring out how regulations like overtime, payment of wages, hours of work, vacations, general holidays, ending employment and leaves of absence apply to your business? We can help you save time and get the answers.
Recruiting model employees these days can be difficult, particularly with the growing shortage of skilled labour and an ageing population. Even when candidates are available, finding the right fit can be a major challenge
Sometimes, despite your best efforts to provide an employee with ongoing coaching as well as opportunities for personal development, it is simply not feasible to retain that employee
CFIB member surveys show the shortage of qualified labour has become one of the top issues affecting small- and medium-sized businesses in Canada. While there is no single solution, CFIB has lobbied the federal and provincial governments to help our members address this important challenge.
Small- and medium-sized business owners from across Canada are reporting that the shortage of qualified labour is one of their fastest growing concerns. In fact, over half of CFIB members report they cannot find the people they need to put their products and services to market.
