Employers: Your Obligations When Hiring Your First Employee
Have you just taken the step of hiring your first employee? Congratulations! But be aware that this comes with new legal responsibilities. Here’s a reminder of the main obligations you need to comply with.
Mandatory Notices
Every employer must ensure that the required information is clearly displayed in the workplace, in an easily accessible location (such as the break room), or made available online.
Mandatory Registers
Employee Register
Maintain a register containing employee information and paid interns, in order of hiring. Our services can help you generate it in digital format, except for unpaid interns.
Single Occupational Risk Assessment Document (DUERP)
The DUERP is a mandatory document that must be established within your company. It is an internal assessment designed to inform employees of all the health risks they may be exposed to at work.
Account Setup
Make sure to set up accounts with the following organizations:
- Net-entreprises
- OPCO (depending on your company's business activity)
- Occupational health service (the one closest to the establishment employing the employees)
Disability, Life Insurance & Health Insurance
Disability & Life Insurance
Mandatory for executive employees, and depending on the applicable collective agreement for non-executive employees. Employees cannot opt out of coverage.
Health Insurance
Every employer must offer health insurance coverage to their employees. Employees may refuse to join under certain conditions.