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HRDC's record of employment Web pilot project moving into final phase
The federal government's record of employment (ROE) Web pilot project is plowing ahead following a successful test phase with a handful of employers, according to Human Resources Development Canada.
In an interview with CHRR's sister publication, The Canadian Payroll Manager, a newsletter focusing on payroll issues, Don Legare, the ROE Web national project leader and Norm King, ROE Web project officer, said the pilot project has been successful.
The pilot project lets employers create and print records of employment (ROEs) using the Internet and to submit them electronically to the federal government. The project is part of Ottawa's plan to improve service to employers and Employment Insurance claimants while reducing EI fraud.
HOW THE ONLINE PROJECT WORKS
The project involves two main tools: ROE Web data entry and ROE Web bulk transfer. The data entry tool allows employers to use Internet browsers, such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, to complete ROEs on a secure HRDC Web site....