On January 1, 2023, the University’s benefit provider for extended health and dental benefits is changing from Canada Life to Green Shield Canada.
The minimum wage rates in Ontario are increasing on October 1, 2022 as summarized in the following table:
| Minimum wage rate | Current wage rate | Effective October 1, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| General minimum wage – applies to most employees | $15.00 per hour | $15.50 per hour |
| Student minimum wage – applies to students under the age of 18 who work 28 hours a week or less when school is in session, or work during a school break or summer holidays | $14.10 per hour | $14.60 per hour |
From: Michelle Hollis, Acting Associate Provost, Human Resources
Today marks the first day of National Payroll Week which occurs each September in Canada to celebrate payroll professionals and to highlight their impactful roles.
A message from Human Resources:
What you need to do: To ensure continued coverage for your dependent(s) please log in to Workday to review and update their student status no later than August 19, 2022. For detailed instructions, please refer to the Workday User Guide for Overage Dependents posted on the Workday resources website.
A message from Human Resources
A message from Vivek Goel, President and Vice-Chancellor and James W. E. Rush, Vice-President, Academic & Provost
A message from James W.E. Rush, Vice President Academic & Provost
In 2021 the Ontario government passed Bill 27, which changed the Employment Standards Act, 2000 and requires employers including the University to prepare and implement a written “policy” for all employees on disconnecting from work.
A message from Human Resources:
| To: | All Employees |
| From: | Human Resources |
| Date: | May 4, 2022 |
| Subject: | New Pension and Benefits Rates effective May 1, 2022 |
| Note: | This email is for information |
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