Is Medical Marijuana a Safety Hazard?

Is Medical Marijuana a Safety Hazard?

As the use of medical marijuana becomes a more popular alternative to other prescription pain relievers, employers are asking the question: how will this impact the workplace? Canadians who previously were required to have a license to obtain medical marijuana may now...
How to Implement Absence Management: Our top 3 tips

How to Implement Absence Management: Our top 3 tips

Making sure that your business runs at optimal productivity is the key to growth and profit. But how can you be productive if your employees are not fully engaged? And how can they be fully engaged, if absenteeism has become an issue in your company? If absenteeism...
Serious and Willful Misconduct

Serious and Willful Misconduct

When evaluating occupational injuries arising from WorkSafeBC claims, it is crucial to consider the mechanism of injury and whether a claim satisfies the appropriate law and policy. Often a question that arises from employers is, “Is this really an acceptable claim?”,...
Role of Employer in Health and Safety Risk Prevention

Role of Employer in Health and Safety Risk Prevention

As an employer, playing an active role in health and safety risk prevention is critical for a number of reasons. By reducing the potential for on the job injuries, you are increasing the likelihood that your business will stay productive and profitable as well as...