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Justine Zavitz, Vice President of Zavitz Insurance & Wealth connected with our Jann Danyluk to discuss the most important things you should be considering as ...
The CRA has now released Form PD27: 10% Temporary Wage Subsidy Self-Identification Form for Employers. This form must be completed by all eligible employers who ...
Our Partner, Ian Hillis has been supporting Childreach in various capacities for over 15 years. He is committed to being involved with the organization because ...
To: Ford Keast clients, RE: COVID-19 Pandemic  The Partners and team at Ford Keast hope that this communication finds you safe and healthy. The ...
Important UpdatesOn July 17, 2020 the Department of Finance announced proposed changes to the CEWS program which provides both an extension and broadens the reach ...
Ford Keast is proud to be a sponsor of the Seasonal Flavours at Home event in support of Childreach. Ford Keast and Childreach have been ...
This Fast Facts reviews information related to terminations of employment and a recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision: Waksdale v. Swegon North America Inc., 2020. ...
This Fast Facts reviews the wide variety of services provided by Ford Keast Human Resources Consulting. Read the full document here: FK HRC ServicesDownload
This Fast Facts reviews information related to regions re-opening in Ontario specifically pertaining to the extended emergency orders to June 30, 2020. Read the full ...
This Fast Facts reviews information related to regions re-opening in Stage 2 within Ontario. Read the full document here: Ontario Reopening Stage 2 (1) Download
Original Post Date: June 3, 2020. Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) The information contained in this email is current to the date and time sent ...
This Fast Facts reviews information related to layoffs, and time away to self-isolate. Read the full document here: Ontario Gov't new Regulation & Arbitrated CaseDownload
This Fast Facts reviews perspectives about working in a COVID-19 world with specific focus on young employees and any employee who is off-site from their ...
Original Post Date: May 22, 2020 IMPORTANT UPDATES Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) Information regarding the CECRA program for commercial property owners has now ...
Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) - Response for Post-Secondary Students The application process for the Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) officially opened on Friday May ...
This Fast Facts reviews the proper use and care of reusable face masks. It discusses whether an employer can require employees to wear masks at ...
This Fast Facts reviews returning to work from the remote workplace, including employee and employer rights. Read the full document here: Working Remotely vs Returning ...
This Fast Facts reviews the Ontario Government Stage 1 of re-opening the province. Read the full document here: Ontario Stage 1 - Return to WorkDownload
This Fast Facts reviews recalling laid off employees in a non-unionized environment back to work. Read the full document here: Recalling Employees to Work After ...
This Fast Facts reviews Canada's Summer Jobs Program and adjustments that have been made due to COVID-19. Read the full document here: Canada Summer Jobs ...
This Fast Facts reviews statutory holidays during layoffs. Read the full document here: Statutory Holidays and LayoffsDownload
Original Published date: April 11, 2020Most recent update: April 27, 2020IMPORTANT UPDATES Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: For Employers On April 11th Bill C-14 was passed ...
On April 1st, Canada’s Minister of Finance held a press conference to provide additional information regarding the new Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy which will provide ...
This Fast Facts reviews the new amendment to the Employment Standards Act. Read the full document here: COVID-19 New Emergency Leave of AbsenceDownload
IMPORTANT UPDATE: ONTARIO ANNOUNCES ACTION PLAN IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 On March 25, 2020 the Minister of Finance released Ontario’s Action Plan: Responding to Covid-19. ...
This Fast Facts reviews the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). Read the full document here: COVID-19 Government Programs (6)Download
This Fast Facts reviews which businesses and services are deemed to be essential during COVID-19. Read the full document here: COVID-19 Essential Services (5)Download
IMPORTANT UPDATE – GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO TAX COMPLIANCE DURING COVID-19 OUTBREAK On March 18, 2020, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and certain provincial governmental authorities ...
This Fast Facts reviews options related to protecting employees financially during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Read the full document here: COVID-19 Layoffs and Protecting Employees (4)Download
This Fast Facts reviews the Federal Government Announcement "Canada's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan". Read the full document here: COVID-19 Federal Gov't Announcement (3)Download
This Fast Facts reviews specific things to consider since we are in the pandemic phase. Read the full document here: COVID-19 Pandemic Phase (2)Download
The Partners and staff of Ford Keast LLP extend our congratulations to our CPA students James Sorensen and Angeline Parr on the successful writing of ...
Clients and friends of Ford Keast LLP: The Partners are proud to announce that Ford Keast LLP has joined RSM Canada Alliance, a premier affiliation ...
This Fast Facts reviews emergency preparedness, specifically around COVID-19, Coronavirus. Read the full document here: Covid-19 Emergency Preparedness (1)Download
This Fast Facts reviews office romance. Read the full document here: The Most Romantic Month of the YearDownload
In the 4th quarter of 2019, our team participated in dress down days to support Vanier Children's Services. Vanier is a charitable organization that works ...
This Fast Facts reviews employing people on a contract, or temporary, basis. Read the full document here: Temporary/Contract Employment ArrangementsDownload
This Fast Facts reviews wellness programs in the workplace. Read the full document here: Wellness ProgramsDownload
On November 7, 2019, members of our firm embraced the challenge of climbing 472 steps to the top of One London Place for the annual ...
This Fast Facts reviews if it is ever appropriate to terminate an employee during the holiday season. Read the full document here: Terminating Employees during ...
This Fast Facts reviews ageism and discuss this prejudice in the workplace. Read the full article here: AgeismDownload
In the third quarter of 2019, our team participated in dress down days to support tbk creative's Molly Fund. The fund contributes to the veterinarian ...
This Fast Facts reviews Workplace Etiquette. Read the full document here: Business EtiquetteDownload
On September 27th, 2019 Ford Keast participated as the presenting sponsor for Childcan's 10,000 Paces for 10,000 Faces walk/run in support of Childhood Cancer. Our ...
This Fast Facts reviews employee social media (mis)behaviour and what an employer can do in this situation. Read the full document here: Social Media BehaviourDownload
This Fast Facts reviews requirements for time away for employees who plan to vote on Election Day (October 21st, 2019). Read the full document here: ...
On Friday September 13th, Ford Keast team members + family rode in support of Bethany's Hope Foundation. KM's for a Cure is part of a ...
This Fast Facts reviews the concept of Sunday Scaries and what to do to mitigate anxiety surrounding the start of the work week. Read the ...
Ford Keast and Childreach have been working together for 20+ years. Childreach works to create positive outcomes and environments for children and families in ...
On August 21st, 4 of our Partners participated in the Annual Boston Pizza Charity Golf Classic in support of Merrymount Family Support and Crisis ...
This Fast Facts reviews employee file content. Read the full document here: Employee File ContentDownload
This Fast Facts reviews vacation time and vacation pay. These are two different, but related items. Read the full document here: VacationDownload
On Thursday June 6th, Ford Keast sponsored and participated in the 6th annual Turk Turley Memorial Golf Tournament. Ford Keast has been a proud ...
This Fast Facts reviews hours of work and overtime. Read the full document here: OvertimeDownload
Giving back to local charity and community is a large part of who we are at Ford Keast. We have launched casual Friday's at ...
This Fast Facts reviews the development and revision of position descriptions. Read the full article here: Position DescriptionsDownload
This Fast Facts reviews the Employment Standards Act changes which have now passed into law. It will review (1) Bill 57: Restoring Trust, Transparency and ...
This Fast Facts reviews revisions to the Ministry of Labour (MOL) inspections since the last Fast Facts was published in March, 2019. Read the full ...
On Saturday March 31, three of our team members participated in the 1st Annual Blood Sweat & Spin in support of the London Regional ...
Ford Keast Federal Budget Commentary 2019
In support of International Women's Day 2019, our Firm sponsored the 19th Annual International Women's Day Breakfast. The event raises awareness and funds for front-line ...
This Fast Facts reviews Ministry of Labour inspections. The MOL enforces the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Read the full document here: Ministry of Labour ...
This Fast Facts reviews one-on-one mentoring. Read the full document here: MentoringDownload
Looking for informative articles related to financial planning, wealth management and current trends? Introducing the Ford Keast Wealth Management microsite. Our microsite is a ...
Congratulations to Eric Van Bart on becoming partner effective January 1, 2019! Eric joined our firm in January of 2005 after graduating with distinction from ...
This Fast Facts reviews personal appearance, dress codes, piercings, tattoos and hygiene as it relates to the workplace. This issue provides information for employers to ...
This Fast Facts reviews some of the specific services provided under the HRC umbrella. Read the full document here: Ford Keast HRC ServicesDownload
This Fast Facts reviews the revised "what you need to know" poster. The revision is a result of Ontario Government initiatives. Read the full document ...
Our 2018 Toy Drive with Glen Cairn Community Resource Centre has been a great success. This year staff brought in everything from stuffed elephants ...
This year our team collaborated with Rachel Ettinger of Here for Her to collect feminine hygiene products for the London Food Bank. The products ...
This Fast Facts reviews the holiday season and holiday celebrations. Read the full document here: Holiday PartiesDownload
On November 8th, 2018 our superhero team took 472 steps up the One London Place stairs to help raise funds for the United Way. ...
This Fast Facts focuses on changes to the Employment Standards Act related to Bill 57 and 66. Read the full document here: Bill 57 & ...
This Fast Facts reviews Bill 47 and the Employment Standards Act. Bill 47 was developed as a result of election and post-election promises by the ...
On October 13th our team laced up and clicked in for KM's for a Cure in support of Bethany's Hope Foundation. A few team ...
This Fast Facts reviews the proposed Bill 47 and the Employment Standards act. Bill 47 was developed as a result of election and post-election promises ...
This Fast Facts reviews compliance related to Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Read the full document here: Compliance: AODADownload
Whoever said accountants aren't athletic has never met the Ford Keast Crunchy Numbers Team! On September 28th, Ford Keast proudly participated and sponsored the ...
As our second FK soccer season comes to a close, we are preparing for our season on the indoor turf. Our team is best ...
This Fast Facts reviews compliance as it relates to Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System. Read the full document here: Compliance: WHMISDownload
This Fast Facts reviews the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), in particular related to Violence and Harassment in the Workplace. Read the full document ...
This Fast Facts reviews compliance as it relates to Health and Safety. Read the full document here: Compliance: Health & SafetyDownload
On August 8th, Ian and his family began the journey to Leadville, Colorado to start their next race-cation. On August 11th Ian competed in ...
On Thursday August 2nd our social committee organized our second annual staff appreciation bbq! The Partners were on grilling duty while the staff were ...
This Fast Facts reviews the requirement to post the latest version of information for employees on an accessible company bulletin board. Read the full document ...
On Thursday June 7th, Ford Keast sponsored and participated in the 5th annual Turk Turley Memorial Golf Tournament. Ford Keast has been a proud ...
This Fast Facts reviews Marijuana/Cannabis and up-coming legalization. Read the full document here: MarijuanaDownload
This Fast Facts reviews Statutory Holiday Pay calculations. Read the full document here: Statutory Holiday PayDownload
Ford Keast Team Members support and pay tribute to the families of the Humboldt Broncos by participating in Jersey Day. Our team stands strong ...
This Fast Facts reviews Bill 203, Pay Transparency Act. The Bill establishes requirements relating to the disclosure of information about the compensation of employees and ...
This Fast Facts reviews the major changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 and equal pay for equal work. It is part eight in a ...
Ford Keast Federal Budget Commentary 2018Â
This Fast Facts reviews major changes to the Employment Standards Act, 200 (the 'ESA'). Most workplaces in Ontario are governed by the ESA. This Fast ...
This Fast Facts reviews major changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the 'ESA'). Most workplaces in Ontario are governed by the ESA. This Fast ...
Our partner Ian Hillis was featured in the February/March 2018 CPA Magazine. In this article Ian speaks on finding balance as a partner, husband, ...
On Saturday January 20th our team took part in a spin class hosted by Lululemon & Rev3k Spin to support Anova, the Women's Community ...
This Fast Facts reviews the major changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 related to the Ministry of Labour poster. This is part four in ...
Congratulations to Derek Cleary, Meg Ledingham and Karen Sage who have successfully passed the 2017 Common Final Exam (CFE)! After completing their practical experience ...
Welcome to the new and improved fordkeast.com! Our new website provides easy navigation of our services and information about current news and events. It ...
On November 2nd, 2017 our team took 472 steps up the One London Place stairs to help raise funds for the United Way. The ...
This Fast Facts reviews the major changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000. This is part three in a series of high level information related ...
This Fast Facts reviews major changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the 'ESA'). This is part two in a series of high level information ...
Congratulations to Robert (Bob) Sandford on becoming partner effective January 1, 2017. In 2003 Bob started his own business providing accounting, assurance and tax ...
Congratulations to Ian Hillis on becoming partner effective January 1, 2017! Ian Hillis joined our firm as a co-op student and went on to ...
This Fast Facts reviews the major changes made to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the 'ESA'). This is part one in a series of high ...
This Fast Facts reviews written offers of employment. A written offer of employment (also known as an Employment Contract or Employment Agreement) outlines the arrangement ...
Federal Budget Commentary 2019
Ford Keast Federal Budget Commentary 2019