First Reference
Compliance made easy®
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Policy Management Software
The complete online policy management service based on Canada’s best source for current model policies, procedures and forms.
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Human Resources Compliance
The legally reviewed A–Z resource offers clear, current and comprehensive HR and payroll compliance and best practice.
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Resources for the new normal
What to do now and after the Coronavirus Pandemic? Find more free resources, guides, templates and best practices to manage the new normal.
For 26 years, First Reference has helped Canadian businesses and non-profits to comply with payroll and employment law and to create and update policy manuals for HR, Fiance, Accounting, IT and accessibility essential for duty of care obligations.
Policy Management
PolicyPro® provides quick and easy access to hundreds of sample policies, forms and checklists in addition to the cloud platform that automates policy creation, distribution, sign-off and reporting.
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HR Compliance
The Human Resources Advisor™ offers clear, current and comprehensive HR and payroll compliance and best practice coverage, hundreds of crucial government and HR forms and much more.
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Payroll Administration
PaySource® offers all the information and guidance you need as a payroll professional to understand and manage compliance with hundreds of federal and provincial regulatory requirements.
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Internal Controls
Finance & Accounting offers sample policies cross-referenced to COSO and PEG. Information Technology has policies built upon ITCG and COBIT. Not-for-Profit includes policies, forms and checklists on the essential issues.
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~ Darlene Belliveau of Alpha Court Community Mental Health & Addiction Services.
Thunder Bay, Ontario
About First Reference
Established in 1995, First Reference provides organizations with practical and authoritative resources to help ensure compliance with constantly changing Canadian legislation and best practice
