Mental Health

Is There a Legal Duty to Protect Employees’ Mental Health? – Ask the Expert

Failure to furnish a psychologically safe workplace can lead to

Mental Health & Mental Illness Accommodations Policy

POLICY STATEMENT ABC Company is committed to ensuring the health,

Mental Health And The Duty To Accommodate

Employers can face many challenges when dealing with employees who are struggling with a mental health issue. While no hard and fast rules exist, the following article identifies some of the employer’s duty to accommodate the employee.

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Alberta Extends Long-Term Illness And Injury Leave To 27 Weeks

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This year has introduced important changes across the employment and labour landscape. We have [...]

Year In Review 2025: Canadian Digital Policy

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Ontario Job Posting Rules Take Effect On January 1, 2026

As previously noted in our legislative update earlier this year, significant changes are coming to [...]

Psychological Health and Safety Planning for HR Teams in 2026

As workplaces ring in 2026 and move quickly into Q1, many organizations are finalizing operational [...]

10 Things Ontario Workers With Invisible Disabilities Need To Know About Long-Term Disability Benefits

Many Ontario workers live with conditions that other people cannot see: depression, anxiety, PTSD [...]

2025: The Year In Review In Employment Law

As 2025 comes to a close, Canada's employment law landscape remains fast-moving and complex [...]

Uncomfortable, Not Unlawful: Emotional Discomfort In The Accommodation Process

A recent decision of the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario ("Tribunal") explores the boundaries of [...]

Practical Approaches For Workplace Accommodation Requests

Accommodation under human rights law is a fundamental responsibility for Canadian employers. As the [...]

2025 Legislative Update: Workplace OHS Anti-Harassment Policies Across Canada

The recent coming into force of legislation in Nova Scotia requiring employers to implement an anti [...]

From Office Snacks To Parental Leave: Benefits That Actually Boost Retention In 2026

Not all perks are created equal. If you're reviewing your benefits package for 2026, here's what's [...]

Burnout Isn’t Just A Buzzword: How Mental Health Impacts Healthcare Teams And Workplace Dynamics

In recent years, municipalities have made great strides in fostering respectful workplaces. Codes [...]

Bill 30: Serious Illness Or Injury Leave: What BC Employers Need To Know

The BC government has introduced Bill 30, which would create a new category of job-protected unpaid [...]

Navigating Complexities In Workplace Investigations Concerning Systemic Discrimination

Despite the ongoing political debate regarding DEI initiatives and the decision by some [...]

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