New Hire Orientation Checklist
INFORMATION
Guide to the Employment Standards Act
COLLECTIVE AGREEMENTS
Laurentian Univeristy Staff Union (LUSU)
Represents all employees of Laurentian University in clerical, technical, administrative, service work, maintenance, operations, printing and residence departments, security guards, save those paid by other than operating and/or ancillary funds.
Laurentian Univeristy Administrative and Professional Staff Association (LUAPSA)
Represents all administrative and professional staff of Laurentian University.
Laurentian Univeristy Faculty Association (LUFA)
Represents full-time and part-time faculty.
CUPE 5501
Represents Graduate Teaching Assistants
GREETING A NEW HIRE
It is important to make new hires feel welcome. If possible, meet with your new hire prior to their first day of work to discuss the following:
· When and where to arrive
· Where to park
· Whom to report to
· Let other staff know a new employee is starting
· Have the telephone and all computer program access (groupwise, novell) prepared
THE BASICS
· Point out the location of the washroom
· Point ou the location of the lunchroom
· Give a quick tour of the area
· Show your new hire where to store personal belongings
· Show your new hire their workstation. Have this station assessed for ergonomic standards to avoid injuries. (Ergonomic Assessment Process)
JOB SPECIFIC ORIENTATION
Working hours
Regular hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m;
Summertime hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.;
NOTE: Check the collective agreements for hours of work for your specific area.
Paid Holidays (2010 – 2011)
2010
August Civic Holiday Monday, August 2nd, 2010
Labour Day Monday, September 6th, 2010
Thanksgiving Day Monday, October 11th, 2010
Christmas Day Saturday, December 25th, 2010
Boxing Day Sunday, December 26th, 2010
2011
New Year’s Day Saturday, January 1st, 2011
Founder’s Day Monday, February 21st, 2011
Good Friday Friday, April 22nd, 2011
Easter Monday Monday, April 23rd, 2011
Victoria Day Monday, May 25th, 2011
Canada Day Friday, July 1st, 2011
August Civic Holiday Monday, August 1st, 2011
Labour Day Monday, September 5th, 2011
Thanksgiving Day Monday, October 10th, 2011
Christmas Day Sunday, December 25th, 2011
Boxing Day Monday, December 26th, 2011
Pay Days
· Have new hire sign up for payrool and benefits program.
· Explain when, how and what they get paid
· Review their salary
Please contact the Payroll and Benefits office for all questions regarding pay and benefits.
For information on your benefits package visit the Benefits webpage or Retirees Health and Benefit Plan
HEALTH AND SAFETY ORIENTATION
Checklist (must be filled out and a copy sent to OHS)
· How to call for help
· How to deal with a threatening employee or customer
· Fire procedures
· Personal safety procedures
· First aid room/resources
· Personal protective equipment
Required Training
WHMIS – contact Gail Cowper Benoit
Worplace Violence Prevention – contact Nicole St.Marseille
Customer Service Standard – contact Earl Black
JOB EXPECTATIONS
Probationary period and performance-appraisal time
Job evaluation
Performance Appraisal
Review the job description, pointing out what’s expected in regards to;
· Major duties and responsibilities
· Performance standards
· Hours (overtime practices); including breaks
· Vacation time (booking…)
· Absenteeism (reporting)
· Sick leave (policy)
· Staff meetings (if applicable)
· Workload