It is important to know what the benefits of a job are and if you are entitled to them. Some benefits are for everyone, some are not available to part-time or contract workers.
These are again different from company to company. But generally these might include:
This is sometimes done by your family doctor and occasionally by a company doctor or nurse. Sometimes it's just getting a doctor's letter about a TB test, other times it is a detailed medical check-up. This depends on the job you will be doing.
A company often asks new employees to come in for a day to tour the place where they will work, go over the health and safety rules and meet their supervisors. They may have to attend a short training session. This differs by sector and organization. It can be a requirement of employment.
For example, if you plan to work with children, you may be asked to have a police reference check completed. This means that people with a criminal history of harming children will not be hired.
If your job includes handling money, you may be asked if you are bondable. That means that there is nothing in your record that would mean you may be untrustworthy with cash.
Case Study
A couple in their 40's applied to an agency to become short term care providers. This agency placed developmentally handicapped children with families in order to give their parents a short break. This couple had two children, a comfortable home and the training to be good providers. They were asked to complete a police reference check. Each of the adults had a record. The woman had shoplifted when she was 18 and was charged and convicted. She was sentenced to community service. Her husband had a drug charge from 1972. He had been arrested while at university for carrying a small amount of marijuana. Neither had been in any trouble since. They had completed university and had responsible jobs.
Do you think they should be hired by the agency? Why or why not?
This can be weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. You can receive an hourly wage or be paid a salary. The company handbook usually describes when and how often employees are to be paid. Remember that for all employees there are some deductions for legal reasons. These include income tax, Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Employment Insurance (EI).
These periods are different lengths for different companies or organizations. A common probationary period is for three months from your hiring date. You may not be entitled to benefits until this period has been successfully completed.