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Lately I have been coming across companies with Contract Workers, which isn't a problem, except that their employee benefit program isn't set up properly.  So this week I will outline what makes a worker a contract worker versus an employee.  Next week I will talk about what Employee Benefits a Contract Worker is eligible for.  Of…

The Federal Ministry of Health proposed changes to the drug pricing regulations on December 1, 2017. I read a book several years back called, HIV/AIDs in South Africa 25 Years On.  This book was interesting for several reasons, it provided a better understanding of the different cultures, governments and challenges in each region of Africa.  They also…

I would like to start my blog this week by correcting an error in my last post, Are your Middles Causing Conflict?  Lane Sherman's email address is [email protected] Why am I blogging on marijuana usage again?  Peter Comrie from Full Spectrum Leadership, attended a Workplace Safety Conference last week and half of the conference was taken…

The Keys To Collaboration I have been fortunate to attend the Monthly Roundtables with the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR).  Through this association I have learnt a lot about Human Resources (HR) and the HR portion of your business effects your Employee Benefit Program.  Last week Lane Sherman spoke to us about merging cultures and…

Did you know that under most Group Disability Policies a disabled employee has to be totally and completely disabled for 112/119 days to satisfy the elimination period for Long Term Disability Benefits?  Understanding your contract wording is important, especially in this situation. I had an employee who was able to come back to work part time during the…

What brings more fear into the hearts of Employers, Human Resource Managers and yes even Lawyers, than terminating an employee who is on disability? I am sure I come across this question weekly and I suggest they contact a HR Specialist or an HR Lawyer.  I have attended several of the meetings between employer and HR Specialist/Lawyer and…

The past couple years I have been spending my New Years in Baja kiteboarding.  This year I decided to change it up a bit and stay home, the skiing has been incredible. I was interested to see when celebrating the New Year started.  It has had a bit of a checkered past but according to Wikipedia…

I was raised Roman Catholic, in fact I went to a Catholic school for the majority of my life, wow, that explains a lot :).  I am no longer a practicing Catholic, although I do feel that between my parents and the Church it has given me a good foundation to grow on. One of…