Dear Team,
We have made several important updates to the Employee Handbook to ensure clarity and alignment with current company policies. Please take a moment to review the following changes:
- Business Cards (April 9, 2025, pg. 44): Updated section to include that each business card must have the staff member’s title.
- CPA Ontario Membership Dues (May 1st, 2025, pg. 99): Created a new policy to be in line with CPA Ontario regulations on payment of Annual Membership Dues.
- Wellness Days Policy (May 15th, 2025, pg. 37 & 61): Updated section on Eligibility. Only full rime team members are eligible after completing their probationary period, Co-Op students are not eligible for this benefit. Also, the days are not prorated from start date.
- Jury Duty Policy (May 23, 2025, pg. 144 & 145): Updated to provide a comprehensive policy around Jury Duty.
- Time Off In Lieu (June 4, 2025, pg. 36): Link Fixed
- Time Off In Lieu (June 4, 2025, pg. 56): New Policy Created
- Time Management (June 4, 2025, pg.62): Updated to include time fraud
- Summer Fridays Policy (June 4, 2025, pg. 59): Updated required working hours
- CSS iFirm Client Code Structure (June 4, 2025 pg. 16 & 17): Under the orientation section, this explains how the client code structure works
- Clawback Assistance Policy for New Hires (June 4, 2025 pg. 65 & 66): New policy created
- CPA Ontario Membership Dues & Reimbursement Policy (June 9, 2025 pg. 94 & 95): Exclusion included for late or reinstatement fees
- Time Entries (June 13, 2025, pg. 16 & 17): Updated for when time lock down is and pre-populated time entries.
We encourage all employees to review these updates carefully. Should you have any questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to reach out.