College Policies and Procedures​​

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Employee Conduct, Attendance & Professional Standards Policy

Beta College of Business and Technology
Ontario – Registered Private Career College

Effective Date: March 2, 2026
Approved By: Management Team (Governing Authority)
Policy Owner: Human Resources / Administration
Next Review Date: February 1, 2028

Beta College of Business and Technology is a regulated Private Career College operating under Ontario legislation. This policy establishes professional standards, attendance requirements, performance accountability measures, and workplace conduct expectations for all employees.

This policy ensures compliance with:

  • Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005
  • Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA)
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
  • Ontario Human Rights Code
  • Ministry regulatory and compliance requirements
 

The College is committed to maintaining a professional, ethical, compliant, and student-centered work environment.

This policy applies to:

  • Administrative staff
  • Admissions and recruitment staff
  • Career services staff
  • Academic support personnel
  • Contract and part-time employees
  • Management personnel

 

Faculty members may also be subject to additional academic policies and instructional standards.

As a Ministry-regulated Private Career College, employees are required to uphold regulatory integrity and institutional compliance at all times.

Employees must:

  • Ensure all student communications are accurate, compliant, and not misleading
  • Avoid misrepresentation of program approvals, employment outcomes, or regulatory status
  • Maintain proper documentation and safeguarding of student records
  • Cooperate fully during inspections, audits, compliance reviews, or Ministry inquiries
  • Report potential compliance risks to management immediately
 

Failure to meet regulatory responsibilities may result in disciplinary action.

4.1 Scheduled Work Hours

Employees must adhere strictly to their assigned work schedule as outlined in their employment agreement.

4.2 Attendance Recording

  • Daily sign-in and sign-out using the College-approved attendance system is mandatory
  • Attendance records may form part of internal audit and Ministry compliance documentation
  • Falsification or manipulation of attendance records constitutes serious misconduct
 

4.3 Late Coming

  • A grace period of up to 10 minutes may be permitted
  • Repeated lateness without valid justification may result in progressive discipline
  • Any wage-related action will comply with ESA wage protection provisions
  • Accommodation will be provided where required under the Ontario Human Rights Code
 

4.4 Absences & Statutory Leaves

All ESA-protected leaves (e.g., sick leave, emergency leave, family-related leave) will be granted in accordance with Ontario legislation.

No employee will face reprisal for exercising statutory rights.

5.1 Assigned Duties

Employees are expected to:

  • Perform duties outlined in their job description
  • Complete additional reasonable responsibilities assigned by management
  • Meet performance standards appropriate to their role
 

5.2 Daily Task Reporting

  • Assigned responsibilities must be completed within prescribed timelines
  • Updates must be recorded in the official Project Tracking System or designated reporting tool
  • Task documentation supports operational transparency and compliance readiness
 

5.3 Equitable Work Allocation

Management will ensure reasonable workload distribution. Employees are expected to cooperate with team assignments and may not refuse reasonable work duties.

As an educational institution serving students, regulators, and community stakeholders, employees must maintain a professional appearance.

Acceptable Attire

  • Professional shirts, blouses, trousers, skirts, dresses
  • Smart casual attire where appropriate
  • Clean, professional footwear
  • Neat grooming and personal presentation
 

Prohibited Attire

  • Torn, distressed, or excessively casual clothing
  • Clothing displaying offensive or inappropriate language or imagery
  • Slippers, beachwear, or unprofessional footwear
 

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation for religious attire, cultural expression, disability-related needs, or medical requirements will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Employees must:

  • Maintain honesty, integrity, and professionalism
  • Protect student privacy and confidential records
  • Avoid conflicts of interest
  • Maintain confidentiality of institutional and regulatory information
  • Avoid gossip, workplace groupism, or conduct that disrupts teamwork
  • Meet daily, weekly, and monthly performance goals
  • Minimize operational errors and avoid administrative backlogs
  • Support a collaborative, respectful workplace culture
 

The College expects all staff to prioritize student success and institutional compliance in all actions.

The College maintains a zero-tolerance approach to:

  • Workplace harassment
  • Workplace violence
  • Discrimination
  • Retaliation
 

All concerns will be investigated in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).

Employees must promptly report hazards, unsafe practices, or incidents to management.

Employees are expected to:

  • Communicate respectfully with colleagues, students, and external stakeholders
  • Avoid disruptive, hostile, or unprofessional behavior
  • Maintain organized and clean workspaces
  • Use College property and resources responsibly
  • Support teamwork and cross-department collaboration
 

Professional conduct must be maintained during in-person, email, telephone, and digital communications.

Except in cases of serious misconduct, discipline generally follows a progressive approach:

  1. Verbal Warning
  2. Written Warning
  3. Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)
  4. Suspension (where legally permissible)
  5. Termination (with ESA-compliant notice or pay in lieu)
 

Serious violations — including fraud, falsification of records, regulatory breaches, or conduct that jeopardizes institutional compliance — may result in immediate termination.

This policy will be reviewed annually or sooner if required due to changes in:

  • Ontario Career Colleges Act requirements
  • Employment legislation
  • Ministry compliance directives
  • Institutional operational needs

The College reserves the right to amend this policy to maintain compliance with Ontario law and regulatory expectations.

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