Krista Hiddema

Money. Money. Money.

. . . it is safe to say that pretty much all of you are underpaid . . .

EmploymentNigel OsborneMarch 2, 2021Money, compensation, pay, equity, plan, remunerations, non-profit, animal advocacyComment

Why We Should All Be Supporting The Employees at ALDF

I see this as one of the most important employment-based matters that has taken place in our Movement since #ARMeToo

Are You An Intern? Do You Need To Be Paid?

I have defined what an Independent Contractor is and what a Volunteer is . . . but what about other forms of work?

EmploymentKrista Valerie HiddemaJanuary 5, 2021interns, paid, legislation, Canada, United States, test, critieria, employer, FLSA, Provincial, Federal, regulationsComment

But I'm An Independent Contractor

Thus far I’ve blogged primarily about matters related to employees within our Movement, and the next several blogs coming up are going to continue to address employment matters such as overtime, pay for travel, employee handbooks, policies, etc.

EmploymentKrista Valerie HiddemaDecember 8, 2020independent, contractor, employee, question, checklist, law, employment, laid off, terminationComment

Job Sharing, Job Rotation, and Shorter Workweeks

In this hectic and crazy world, it can be very challenging to balance everything that we need to do, let alone everything that we want to do.

Can my boss really make me do that? Part II of II

If you haven’t read Part I, I’d suggest that you do so and learn a bit more about Bob! As a quick recap, at this stage, Bob has shared his experience of sexual harassment with a trusted leader in the organization, the organization has investigated the matter, and they have decided what they plan to do.

Can my boss really make me do that? Part I of II

I recently had a conversation with a wonderful activist who was doing double duty at their organization by also taking on some IT duties.