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Employer expectations

Employers will have some common expectations of employees.They will expect employees to be on time, dress appropriately, work productively, get along with work associates, show respect to work associates and customers and clients, and take an honest and responsible approach to work.They will expect employees to take proper care of equipment and materials, work safely and with a concern for the safety of others, learn on the job to improve, to get more experience, and to complete tasks on time.

Sick days

Most employers will allow employees to take a certain number of sick days each year. The employee still receives his or her pay for days missed due to illness. If the person is sick for more than the number of days allowed, the worker may lose pay for those days missed or be expected to use up vacation days. Most employers will be considerate if a family emergency occurs that requires the worker to take time off work. The employee should contact the employer if he or she is going to be absent. Learn more

Seasonal employment

Most of Canada has distinct seasons, ranging from warm summers to cold winters.As a result, some jobs in Canada, particularly in some industries, are seasonal—meaning that the jobs are only available at certain times of the year. Examples are in the forestry industry, farming, tourism, fishing, and so on. If they qualify, people who work in seasonal jobs may be able to obtain employment insurance benefits when the jobs are not available.

Service Canada Centres

On behalf of the Foreign Credentials Referral Office, Service Canada provides telephone and in-person services for individuals who need information about how to get their credentials assessed in Canada. Service Canada agents also provide important job-related information. Learn more You can visit the Service Canada website at www.servicecanada.gc.ca

On-the-job training

Some employers will provide opportunities for “on-the-job” training.That is, they will seek out workers with the education and work habits they want and provide an opportunity for them to develop the skills while working on the job.This is a great option especially if you have the personality, education, and experience that enables you to learn well on the job.

Usually more than one company produces a good or service. Businesses compete with one another to convince potential customers that their product or service is better than that of their competitors. Competition encourages businesses to try harder and try to improve their product or service by responding to what customers want. Caveat emptor means consumers should be aware of what they are buying and try to make good decisions.

Severance versus layoff

When a business experiences a difficult period, it may need fewer workers.At such times, it may lay off workers.This means the workers may come back if or when things improve.The business may also give severance to workers if the job is over permenantly.Visit DayPlanner web site – Link #174 for more information.

Layoffs/cutbacks/downsizing

When a business is selling less of its products or services, it usually makes less money or loses money. In such times, the business may cut back on how much it produces. This often means fewer workers are required. Some workers may be “laid off” as a result of the “cutbacks” or “downsizing” of the company.The loss of jobs may be temporary or permanent depending on how well the company does thereafter.

Being fired

There are a number of terms used to describe when a worker has lost his or her job.A worker who is fired, or terminated, loses his/her job because the employer decides that the worker has not done a good job, has made a serious mistake, or has done something illegal. You can also be “let go” if you do not meet the terms of your contract—or if the company no longer requires your position. An employer must have a good reason for firing an employee. If there is not a good reason, the employee can claim “wrongful dismissal” and take the employer to court.

Employee Expectations (2)

Employees will have some common expectations of employers. Employees will expect fair opportunity for advancement, recognition for work well done, reasonable holidays and vacation time, and consideration of personal matters that may arise such as an illness or death in the family.

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