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...
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...
Mental health issues have a huge impact on our society. So much so in fact, that the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) designated a full week in May as Mental Health Awareness week over 60 years ago. According to CMHA, approximately 7 million Canadians live...
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?”,...
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...
On April 28th, employers and employees from over 100 countries around the world will observe the National Day of Mourning. On this day, we commemorate those who have been injured or who have lost their lives due to a workplace accident or incident. Why a...
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