Over the past few years, the importance of mental health has gained some much-deserved attention both in the media and by our policy makers. The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has made significant progress in recognizing mental illness brought on by...
Introduction & Background The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) conducted consultations into Work-Related Mental Stress policies. The WSIB has undertaken to expand the Work-Related Mental Stress policy as there have been decisions at the Tribunal that...
When an employee becomes sick or injured, it can deal quite a blow to your company. Not only does their absence affect the morale and overall atmosphere of the work environment, but it can harm productivity and can be costly to the business. Having a solid Disability...
Illness and injury can happen to anyone at any time. In fact, the chances of experiencing a disability for three or more months before the age of 65 is one in three and if you have an employee who is recovering from an injury or illness, they may require help and...
When an employee is away on disability leave, it can cause both professional and personal turmoil for the employer. On one side, the employer must manage the employee’s duties while they are on leave either by redistributing them among the team or by hiring a...
The summer of 2017 will forever be etched in the memories of many British Columbia residents – this year has officially been declared as the worst wildfire season on record. At the peak of the fires this past July, over 45,000 people had to be evacuated from their...
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