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By Graham, on February 8th, 2018 Hi everyone:
As you know last January we moved from our old ADP payroll system to the new Workforce Now system. As such you were each emailed to your CLGW account the web link and your log-in information for the new ADP website, Workforce Now. The subject line of the email is “WFN Log-in Details”. We sent out a memo as well regarding this change on January 11, 2017.
We have over 150 employees who have not registered in the new WFN system. If you are one of these employees please log into the system by obtaining your information from your email that was sent to you last year in January as outlined above. Please note that this is the only way to obtain your T4.
If you have any troubles with WFN specifically please email the HR team at HR@clgw.ca. If you have problems logging into your email then as per our normal process create an IT ticket via our intranet.
Click here to download the instructions on how to log into WFN.
Tricia Vogel
HR Manager
By Graham, on January 19th, 2018 This memo is available in printable format by clicking this link.
TO: All Employees
FROM: Heather Grimes, Operations/Compliance Manager
SUBJECT: Annual Policy and Procedure Review
DATE: January 19, 2018
Hi everyone:
It is that time of year again, where all employees of Community Living Guelph Wellington are required to complete an annual review of a designated list of Policies and Procedures. This is one of the requirements of our Annual Compliance Review with the Ministry of Community and Social Services.
In previous years, checklists were distributed to all employees, Policies were reviewed and signed checklists were returned to Human Resources. This year, your review will be done electronically through Kronos by following these instructions:
Go into Kronos
Click on My To Do button (Bell in top right corner)
You will see all of the required documents listed.
Click on the magnifying glass on the left. Do not click on Upload button.
To open each of the documents listed, click on the blue download document symbol on the right.
Once you’ve read the document, close it and put a checkmark in the box to the left of the document name.
Proceed with downloading the next document until all have been read and check marked.
When you come to the acknowledgement at the end, put a checkmark in the box on the left. A page will pop up asking for your Kronos password, enter it and then click ok.
An e-mail will automatically be sent to you, your Direct Support Supervisor and Human Resources indicating the completion of your Annual Review.
Also note, if you are not able to review all of the policies at one time, click the refresh button on the top right. This will save what you have done for when you are able finish the remainder.
Please complete this review by February 9, 2018.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me at 226-314-0846 or HeatherGrimes@clgw.ca
Thank you everyone!
By Graham, on January 17th, 2018 
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By Graham, on January 12th, 2018 The CLGW Accessibility Committee has recently reviewed and updated our CLGW Accessibility Plan. These updates include a Policy review, the many AODA Compliance targets that have been met and the progress that has been made with respect to accessibility at CLGW. In order to become reacquainted with AODA and its requirements, we are requesting that you read the updated plan and sign off on the attached acknowledgment sheet. This can be done as a group at a team meeting or individually. Just click on the Accessibility tab on our Admin page to find the plan.
Secondly, you will now be able to complete your Annual AODA quiz through Kronos! (it will no longer be part of the annual Policy and Procedure review). To complete the test follow these instructions.
Go into Kronos
Click on My Account
Click on My Actions
Click on Annual AODA Quiz
Then follow instructions to view video. Copy the link, click on plus sign at top to open new window, paste the link into the window at the top that says search or enter address or you can look it up on YouTube by searching An Accessible Ontario in 2025.
Close the video after you’ve watched it and proceed with test. For each question, the drop down arrow will give you your options. Make sure you do all three pages of the test. When you’ve completed the questions, put in date first and then it will allow you to sign it using your Kronos password. Then click Submit.
An e-mail will automatically be sent to HR and your supervisor to say that you have completed your AODA test. An e-mail will automatically be sent to you on your webmail with the answer sheet to ensure you have the correct information.
PLEASE REVIEW AND SIGN OFF ON THE ACCESSIBILITY PLAN AND COMPLETE THE TEST BY JANUARY 15, 2018. THANK YOU!
By Graham, on January 10th, 2018
By Graham, on January 10th, 2018 We are looking for new board members!
Are you interested in getting involved with a progressive dynamic organization that seeks to make a real difference in the lives of people with developmental disabilities? Would you like to share your previous board experience with us, or gain new experience as a board member and share your talents while contributing to improved developmental services?
Community Living Guelph Wellington (CLGW) is inviting applications for new Board Members to serve a minimum two year term. CLGW is a large community-based agency, providing a broad range of developmental programs and services for Guelph and Wellington County residents.
Skills
We’re looking for board members who are excited by what we do and have a desire to actively contribute to CLGWs’ future. Nominations are invited from individuals with any of the following areas of expertise:
- Fund Development
- Marketing & Communication
- Property Management
- Strategic Planning & Visioning
- Leadership
- Change Management
- Knowledge of Broader Health & Social Services Sector
- Experience with Diverse Populations
- Parent, sibling or guardian of a person we currently support or could potentially support in the future
Who can get involved?
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, live or work within Guelph and Wellington County and possess skills, experience and areas of expertise as identified above.
How to get involved?
You can download the application form by clicking this link, or you may contact Fern Donaldson via e-mail at FernDonaldson@clgw.ca or at 226-314-0829
Thank you for your interest! Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
By Graham, on January 3rd, 2018 A printable PDF version of this memo can be downloaded by clicking this link.
TO: All Employees
FROM: Tricia Vogel, HR Manager
SUBJECT: Bill 148 Changes for 2018 (Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act) as of January 1, 2018
DATE: January 3, 2018
Hi everyone:
As you may be aware there have been some major changes to Bill 148 which amends the Employment Standards Act and the Labour Relations Act, which received Royal Assent on Monday, November 27. Although different changes in Bill 148 have different effective dates, some became effective on January 1, 2018, which the below summarizes. For changes coming into effect after January 1, 2018 there will be a subsequent memo being sent out by Feb 1 will with the remaining changes and/or impacts.
| Date |
Change Highlight |
Impact to CLGW Employees |
| December 3, 2017 |
Extensions to the unpaid parental and critical illness leaves of absence |
Parental Leave: The length of parental leave is extended from 35 weeks to 61 weeks for employees who have taken a pregnancy leave, and from 37 weeks to 63 weeks for employees who have not
Critical Illness Leave: This leave replaces the former “Critically ill Child Care Leave” and is available to employees with at least six months’ service. The leave provides for the following:
- an unpaid leave of up to 37 weeks to care for a critically ill minor child (i.e. who is under 18 years of age and a family member)
- an unpaid leave of up to 17 weeks to care for a critically ill adult who is a family member. “Family members” is broadly defined.
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| January 1, 2018 |
· Increased minimum wage
· Increased vacation for employees with more than five years of service |
Minimum wage: increase according to the following schedule:
· January 1, 2018: $14 per hour for most employees
· January 1, 2019: $15 per hour for most employees
**No direct impact presently to wages as our rates are all above these minimums
Vacation: Bill 148 provides that employers must provide at least three weeks’ paid vacation on to employees with at least five years’ service.
**This will impact our relief staff whom presently have more than 5 years of service. These employees will receive an increase from 4% to 6% (which is equivalent to 3 weeks of paid vacation time).
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| January 1, 2018 |
· New and extended leaves of absence |
Leaves of absence:
1) Personal emergency leave:
All employers will be required to provide the personal emergency leave (PEL), which includes that employers pay regular wages for the first two days of the leave.
**This will impact Part-time and Relief Staff who currently do not receive any paid sick benefits under the CBA. For any PT or Relief staff who call in for reasons that PEL may be taken for as outlined by the ESA (see https://www.ontario.ca/document/your-guide-employment-standards-act/personal-emergency-leave), the employee will be paid for the regular hours of the relevant scheduled shift. For example if the shift in which the employee called in for is 6 hours, they will be paid for 6 hours.
Full-time staff already receive a greater benefit; therefore there will be no changes to their current paid sick time allotment.
2) Family medical leave: Family medical leave is extended from 8 weeks to 28 where a family member has a serious medical condition on with a significant risk of death occurring in 26 weeks or less.
3) Domestic or sexual violence leave: New leave for employees who have been employed for at least 13 consecutive weeks and if they or their child experiences or (there is a threat of) domestic or sexual violence. The first five days of leave, each calendar year, will be paid, the rest will be unpaid.
4) Child death leave: Bill 148 replaces the former “Crime Related Child Death or Disappearance Leave” with two distinct leaves: “Child Death Leave” and “Crime‐Related Child Disappearance Leave.” Each provides an employee with at least six months’ service with unpaid leave of up to 104 weeks.
5) Pregnancy leave: Where an employee has a still-birth or miscarriage they are now entitled 12 weeks of leave, instead of 6 weeks of leave.
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| January 1, 2018 |
Labour Relations Act changes |
As we are already unionized there is no impact here |
| January 1, 2018 |
Public Holidays |
Simplified calculation has been created as follows:
Total amount of regular wages earned in the pay period immediately before January 1, 2018 ÷ by the # of days worked in that period
If the employee was on vacation or on a leave under section 50 of the Employment Standards Act, 2000, during the entire pay period immediately before the January 1, 2018, public holiday, then calculation is based on the pay period before the start of the leave or vacation.
**As the old calculation looked at earnings in the last 4 week period, this new calculation will apply to all staff |
By Graham, on December 11th, 2017 If you are 24 years old or under — or have dependents age 24 or under — this is an important
message about your drug coverage.
Starting January 1, 2018 all Ontario residents age 24 and under who have OHIP coverage will be
automatically covered by OHIP+: Children and Youth Pharmacare. All that will be required at the
pharmacy is a valid prescription from your doctor/prescriber and your health card or health card
number. There will be no out of pocket costs, such as deductibles or co-payments. This program will
stop on your or your dependent’s 25th birthday.
For more information please see the memo from Empire Life by clicking this link.
By Graham, on December 7th, 2017 CMHA are recruiting for a NURSE CLINICIAN (RN) (FACT)
This is a contract full-time position until December 31, 2018 (35 hours per week Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm with some flexibility to meet service needs) based at 67 King St. E. Kitchener.
This position will provide psychiatric nursing care, mental health assessment, consultation, and intervention services for adults. There will also be an emphasis on education regarding mental health, overall physical health and wellness. This position will report to the Team Lead, Intensive and Adult Services with a direct accountability to the Medical Director for medication issues. This position will be a member of a newly formed team that will have a flexible approach to providing intensive, recovery-oriented support and treatment that puts people first.
For further details please download the full job description using this link, or e-mail: recruitment@cmhaww.ca – fax: (519) 821-9865
Applications welcomed by CMHA before 5pm on January 8, 2018
By Andrew, on November 17th, 2017 We are conducting an employee survey to assist us in developing recruitment strategies to attract and retain employees like yourself to our organization.
Recruitment of Developmental Support Professionals has been a struggle in the developmental services industry and as such we are hoping to gain valuable insight into what attracted you to CLGW and what continues to bring you back every day.
This is an anonymous questionnaire. The only identifiers we are looking for is your age category, position and your years of service.
If you could take 10 minutes to complete this survey we would greatly appreciate this. Please have this completed no later than Thursday, November 23rd, 2017.
Thank-you for your ongoing dedication to CLGW!
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