As we continue to work and learn at home, it’s important to stay connected to our colleagues and our community. To help keep us all connected, we created the #HumberAtHome series. We want to know about how you are taking care of your well-being right now, how your teams are adding a bit of fun into your interactions, and which resources are helping you.

Here are some examples of what members of the Humber community are doing to bring their community together:

Office of the Senior Vice-President, Academic

The Academic Leadership team has come together to bring a smile to the Humber community and share what is inspiring them. Whether it’s pets, words of hope, virtual meetings with colleagues or the strength of Canada’s essential workers, there’s lots to be thankful for. What is inspiring you?

Humber Fitness North and Humber Lakeshore Athletics

Need a workout inspiration? Follow Humber’s fitness instructors for great ideas and demonstrations. All Instagram accounts are listed in the image above. 

There’s more great news, check out Humber Fitness North and Humber Lakeshore Athletics' YouTube channels for a variety of workout videos. Each week more will be added! 

Humber Arboretum

Last week, nature Interpreter Laura, aka Squirrel, had a surprise visitor in her backyard. Enjoy the encounter here as you learn about the red fox for yesterday’s Wildlife Wednesday. Who knew a closed pool was so practical?

Please send us your #HumberAtHome photos, video clips and stories to bethany.sharpe@humber.ca.

Humber has partnered with Renewed Computer Technology to offer students with financial need the opportunity to purchase refurbished desktop or laptop computers at affordable prices.

The program was piloted in the Winter 2020 semester and since COVID-19, has evolved to allow for shipping directly to the homes of our learners or direct warehouse pick-ups.

Eligibility:

Humber students and community clients with financial need. Students are eligible if they are on financial assistance such as – OSAP, OW, ODSP – or are a limited income individual or family as defined by Statistics Canada (LICO). Open to Humber College/UGH domestic and international students, and clients of Humber College Community Employment Services. 

Humber's partnership with Renewed Computer Technology is allowing the college to provide an additional avenue of support for students with technology access needs.

Please share this information with any students who might benefit from this program.

Students can learn more and apply for this program here.

North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH)

Is your home equipped with up-to-date safety equipment? Are you prepared in the event of an emergency? Your home is now your workplace and for our fourth day of NAOSH Week, we encourage you to make your new workplace as safe as possible!

If you’ve made any changes within your home after reviewing these tips, we’d love to know! During NAOSH Week, share any positive changes you’ve made to improve your health and safety to healthandsafety@humber.ca to be entered in a draw to win a $20 Amazon gift card. 

What is NAOSH Week?

North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week events and activities have been held in Canada, the United States and Mexico since 1997. The goal during Safety and Health Week is to focus employers, employees, partners and the public on the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace, at home, and in the community. In Canada, NAOSH Week is led by the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE).  For more information, go to www.naosh.ca or www.csse.org.

hrs.humber.ca/safety

Vacation time is an essential part of a healthy work-life balance. We encourage all staff to schedule and plan their yearly vacation allotment in consultation with their manager. 

In order to ensure that vacation requests are considered fairly and effectively, please refer to the Vacation Accrual summary document for your group to find out how vacation accruals work within the HRMS and how you can use the accrued vacation days to request and plan for vacation. Key point to consider:

Academic Staff (Article 15 – Vacations)

Click here to read important information regarding the Academic Staff Vacation Accrual within the HRMS.
Click here to view the Academic Staff Collective Agreement.

Full-Time Support Staff (Article 11 – Vacation)

Click here to read important information regarding the Support Staff Vacation Accrual within the HRMS.
Click here to view the Support Staff Collective Agreement.

Part-Time Support Staff (Article 14 – Vacation)

Click here to view the Part-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement.

Administrative (Admin) Staff (Vacations)

Click here to read important information regarding the Administrative (Admin) Staff Vacation Accrual within the HRMS.
Click here to view the Admin Staff Vacation Policy document.

SUMMER HOURS AND STATUTORY HOLIDAYS

Summer Hours

During the period from May to August, where operationally feasible, management has the authority and discretion to establish summer working hours for their employees. These hours may vary from regular operating hours.

Summer hours usually mean that employees continue to work their full number of hours each week, but may start and finish earlier or later in the day. When considering requests for summer hours, managers are encouraged to engage in conversation with their employees to discuss feasible options while ensuring regular customer service is maintained.

Should there be any questions regarding the scheduling and/or taking of vacation, or the observance of holidays, please contact your HR Business Partner.

Summer Early Closings

Early closing days for 2020 will continue, as one way to recognize Humber’s dedicated faculty and staff supporting work-life balance. Conditional upon operational requirements, managers are encouraged to support early Friday closing for statutory holidays that fall on a Monday. Staff who are scheduled to work on the Friday before the holiday Monday, should be encouraged to leave one and a half hours (1.5) early the Friday before the long-weekend, from the end of their regular workday. 

Subject to the operational requirements of the division/department, early closures for 2020 apply to the following:

• Friday, May 15 (prior to Victoria Day)
• Friday, July 31 (prior to the Civic Holiday)
• Friday, September 4 (prior to Labour Day)

Staff who are required to work full hours on any of the early closing days shall be given one and a half hours (1.5) off on another day during the summer, to be scheduled by their manager.

Overtime pay on the early closing days shall apply only in situations where employees are required to work beyond their regularly scheduled hours and have the approval of their manager. Any overtime must be submitted and approved using the HRMS.

Statutory Holidays

The College will be closed on the following Statutory Holidays during 2020:

Note: The December /January Holiday Closure details to be sent closer the date

Statutory Holiday Pay

Staff required to work on a statutory holiday shall be entitled to paid time and one-half for each hour worked, plus holiday pay or equivalent time off in lieu. Refer to the applicable collective agreement or admin staff policy for further details on eligibility and qualifying rules for statutory holiday pay.

Part-time staff may be eligible for holiday pay, plus time and one half pay, for hours worked on any statutory holiday. To qualify for statutory holiday pay, part-time employees must have worked on their scheduled day of work preceding and following the recognized holiday.

Payments made to all part-time staff shall be equal to the total amount of regular wages and vacation pay payable to the employee in the pay prior to the statutory holiday, divided by the number of days worked in the prior pay period.

Any questions, please contact the HR Support Centre:

Call 416.675.5001
Chat with us at humber.ca/hrchat
Submit an e-form at humber.ca/hrinquiry