Mental Health – Lets Talk About It
The increase of anxiety and depression has been directly linked to lower productivity and higher absenteeism in the workplace... Whether you have been isolated in a remote workspace or exhausted on […]
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It Takes Two To Tango: Employee Obligations And Workplace Accommodation
Workplace accommodation is a challenging process, often without easy answers. Employers know they have to be proactive when assessing and implementing accommodation plans to ensure compliance with human rights legislation. What […]
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June 16 – Ergonomics in Healthcare
Date: June 16, 2022 Time: 9:00AM PT Speaker: Kristan Rossetto, R.Kin, HB.Sc.HK, GradCert.ESLM, AE Click Here to Register Working in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare environments can place high physical demands on workers and […]
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The “Historic Trade-Off”: Ontario Divisional Court Considers The Interplay Between The Workers’ Compensation Scheme And Constructive Dismissal Actions Arising From Workplace Harassment
In Morningstar v. WSIAT, 2021 ONSC 5576, the Ontario Divisional Court conducted a judicial review of Decision No. 1227/19, 2019 ONWSIAT 2324 and Reconsideration Decision No. 1227/19R, 2020 ONWSIAT 1151 (the "Decisions"): two decisions of […]
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Bill 19 Introduces Amendments to Personal Illness or Injury Leave
On March 28, 2022, British Columbia introduced Bill 19 - 2022, Employment Standards Amendment Act, 2022 (Bill 19) for first reading. Bill 19 addresses issues raised after the province’s Employment Standards Act (ESA) was […]
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A Look At Bill C-13: What Federal Jurisdiction Employers Need To Know
On March 1, 2022, the Federal Minister of Official Languages presented Bill C-13, An Act to amend the Official Languages Act, to enact the Use of French in Federally Regulated Private […]
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Canadian Workforce Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
When we talk about diversity we often reference several aspect of diversity. Diversity as defined by Employment Equity refers to 4 groups: Women, Visible minorities, Indigenous people, People with a […]
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New Accessibility Duties For Federal Employers In Canada
From 31 December 2022, federal public sector employers in Canada will have new duties in relation to making workplaces accessible. These duties will extend to private sector employers in June […]
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Manitoba’s Accessible Employment Standard And Accessibility Fund
All Manitoba employers will need to comply with the requirements of the Accessible Employment Standard Regulation by May 1, 2022, which is the second regulation issued under The Accessibility for Manitobans Act. Overview Manitoba introduced The Accessibility […]
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Accessibility Standard For Employment – Compliance Deadline For All Employers: May 1, 2022
The Accessibility for Manitobans Act (the "AMA") has established certain standards to achieve accessibility for Manitobans disabled by a barrier. The Accessible Employment Standard Regulation came into force on May 1, […]
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What Constitutes a “Disability” – Know the Laws of Your Province
Requirements governing respirator selection, use, maintenance and inspection across Canada You must take measures to prevent workers from breathing in harmful mists, vapours, fumes, gases, dusts and other airborne contaminants. The […]
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Applying Game Theory Principles in the Management of Employee Absences
Recorded Date: August 25, 2021 Time: 9:00 AM PDT Speaker: Patricia J. Forte Click Here with discount code "HRIVIP21" to watch this recording for free Managing employee attendance can be the bane of the […]
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Emergency Evacuation of the Disabled – Know The Laws Of Your Province
OHS and accessibility laws require accommodations for the disabled. OHS laws require employers to create and implement an emergency response plan and procedures for evacuating or sheltering in place in case […]
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Employee Special Needs Emergency Evaluation Assessment Form
Do your employees need special assistance to evacuate during a workplace emergency? OHS regulations, fire codes and accessibility laws require employers to have emergency response plans that account for ALL individuals […]
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Ensure Emergency Response Plan Accommodates the Special Needs of the Disabled
Are disabled employees capable of evacuating your workplace in an emergency? Like any responsible organization, you probably have an emergency evacuation plan in case there’s a fire, bomb threat, earthquake or […]
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The 7 Most Important New HR Laws of 2021 (So Far)
Significant HR changes took effect in Alberta, BC, Ontario, Manitoba and the federal jurisdiction. Although issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic and public health orders continues to drive HR compliance, new […]
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What Employers Should Know About BC’s New Accessibility Legislation
The B.C. Government is reviewing new accessibility legislation that will establish standards aimed at identifying, removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and inclusion. If passed, standards will be developed in […]
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Workplace Accessibility And The Upcoming AODA Compliance Deadlines
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the "AODA") requires Ontario businesses and non-profits with 20 or more employees to submit an accessibility compliance report every three (3) years. Beginning in […]
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BC Accessibility Legislation Now In Force
On June 17, 2021, the BC Legislature passed the Accessible British Columbia Act (the "Act") into law. The Act will create new responsibilities for organizations. What Does the Act Do? The Act allows the […]
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Can We Make Employees Speak Only English at Work? – Ask The Expert
English-speaking only is generally not an acceptable safety policy. QUESTION Can we require all workers to speak English at all times when they’re at work? We’ve had a lot of workplace incidents […]
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Digital Accessibility Webinar: Demystifying WCAG 2.0 and Other Best Practices
Date: April 20, 2021 Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Speakers: Paul Boshyk Partner, McMillan LLP Marcello Gortana Co-founder, Tennis Inc. Symon Oliver Co-founder, Tennis Inc. Register Here As a result of COVID-19, Canadians […]
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Accessibility Laws Across Canada
Unlike human rights laws, accessibility legislation is found in just a handful of jurisdictions. More than 1 in 5 adult Canadians (22%) have a physical or mental disability, according to Statistics […]
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Downsizing and the Liability Risks of Laying Off Employees on Medical and Disability Leave
Being on leave doesn’t prove a general force reduction layoff is disability discrimination. Times are hard and many employers simply need to reduce staff to stay in business. And that raises […]
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Ontario Pushes Back AODA Compliance Reporting Deadline to June 30, 2021
Employers with 20 to 49 employees get 6 extra months to submit their AODA Compliance Reports. Ontario employers with 20 to 49 employees that are subject to the Accessibility for Ontarians […]
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AODA Return to Work Plan
A template you can adapt to help disabled employees return to work. The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requires employers to implement measures to ensure the workplace is accessible […]
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New Ontario AODA Website Accessibility Rules Take Effect January 1, 2021
Does your website and web content meet WCAG 2.0 level AA accessibility standards? Ontario employers with 50 or more employees that are subject to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act […]
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A Comprehensive Guide to Strategies and Benefits of Building a Diverse Workplace
Introduction As workforces shift and evolve technologically and interpersonally, it’s no wonder diversity in the workplace is a critical, ongoing discussion organizations need to be having. Building diversity programs, infrastructure, and strategy […]
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Accessibility Quiz
QUESTION An employee who becomes an alcoholic and is unable to perform his/her duties cannot claim alcoholism as a disability for the purposes of AODA. Yes or No? ANSWER No. A Person who becomes […]
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Back to Work: The Future of the Workplace Post COVID-19
Date: May 27, 2020 Time: 9 a.m. PDT / 12 p.m. EDT Presenter: Anthony Panacci, Associate, Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP About the Webinar While provinces continue to operate under a state of emergency, employers […]
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