Human Resources Policies and Employment Law
Even nonprofit organizations with few paid staff need to think about their overall strategy for finding, developing, keeping and getting the best work from their employees. It is also important to know what employment contracts are, and what the legalities are when it comes to layoffs, dismissals, health and safety and other HR issues.
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This is the best single resource on HR matters for Canadian nonprofits. See this section of their HR Toolkit for checklists on what HR policies you should have and the basics on employment law.Human Resources Council for the Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector -
HR Guide.com is a comprehensive website providing practical info on all aspects of human resources management for both business and nonprofit organizations.Check here for samples HR policies.HR Guide -
The HR Council which provides much great assistance to Canadian nonprofits has recently created a checklist for good HR practices which you can sign up for. When you take it, you receive confidential feedback on how you are doing.Human Resources Council -
Look here for an overview of all the laws that govern employer-employee relations in Canada is this one maintained by the Canadian government. Remember that employment can take two forms: A Contract of Employment for permanent staff and a Contract for Independent Contractors. Different laws apply to each. See next resource.Government of Canada -
Contracts for independent contractors are clearly defined by Revenue Canada. This booklet outlines all the steps necessary to determine dwho can be hired as an employee or as an independent contractor.Government of Canada -
If you need to dismiss an employee make sure that you follow a fair and open process and document your concerns in advance. You might even consider consulting a lawyer first. Here is one resource to help.Authenticity Consulting -
Practical advice from one of Canada's leading nonprofit sector legal firms on how to carry out employee dismissals within the context of Canadian law.Carters Professional Corporation