Arbitrator Finds Three-Dose Mandatory Vaccination Requirement Reasonable In Long-Term Care Homes
In Regional Municipality of York v Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 905 (Long Term Care Unit), Arbitrator Stephen Raymond found that a mandatory vaccination policy (Policy) which required long-term care […]
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Keeping Virtual Workers Safe & Healthy with Ergonomics
Many organizations have welcomed employees back to the office while incorporating a hybrid working model so that employees can work virtually from home a couple of days per week. Employers […]
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Ergonomics Risk Reduction Strategies In Healthcare
Working in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare environments can place high physical demands on workers. This work often requires manual handling, forceful exertions, and awkward postures, typically over […]
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Difficult Employees Special Report
An employee who is angry, volatile or a potential threat does not belong in the workplace, but it can be difficult and in some cases potentially dangerous to fire that […]
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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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An Update On Paid Leave For Illness And Injury Under The Employment Standards Act In British Columbia
Recently, the BC Government passed Bill 19 to make further changes to paid and unpaid leave for personal illness or injury under the Employment Standards Act (the "Act") Background Five days of paid leave […]
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The 5 Mistakes HR Managers Make in Workplace Wellness Programs (and How to Fix Them).
Thought: Remember that it is possible to achieve positive ROI in any organisation through a wellness program so if your program isn’t doing that, it means that you need to either […]
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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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A Review of Medical Surveillance In Occupational Health Programs
DATE: April 28, 2022 TIME: 11:00AM PT SPEAKER: Doug Trout Click Here to Register This session will provide an overview of several aspects of medical screening and surveillance as part of an Occupational Health […]
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The True Value of Ergonomics
The True Value of Ergonomics - What Cost : Benefit To Expect? Are you underestimating the TRUE value of ergonomics? Our experience tells us that most employers and businesses do not […]
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