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Employee Performance
Practical employee performance advice for Canadian employers. Learn how to set expectations, give feedback, document concerns, address poor performance, manage difficult employees and help your team succeed.


How to Terminate an Employee in Alberta: An Employer’s Guide
Terminating an employee in Alberta involves more than having a difficult conversation. This practical employer guide covers termination with and without cause, notice and termination pay, employment contracts, human rights considerations, final earnings, the termination meeting and a step-by-step checklist.

Shilo Burt
Oct 110 min read


How to Write a Performance Improvement Plan in Canada
A useful performance improvement plan makes expectations clear and gives an employee a fair opportunity to improve. Here’s how to write one that managers can actually use.

Shilo Burt
Sep 2810 min read


Can You Fire an Employee for Poor Performance in Canada?
Poor performance can lead to termination, but it doesn't automatically amount to just cause. Here's what Canadian employers should consider before ending employment for performance issues.

Shilo Burt
Sep 175 min read


Can You Terminate an Employee During Probation in Canada?
Being on probation doesn't mean an employee can automatically be terminated without notice or pay. Here's what Canadian employers should know before ending employment during probation.

Shilo Burt
Mar 56 min read
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