Every third person in the world is facing a mental health disability these days. The primary cause behind these issues has been reported as workplace stress. With these alarming demographics, it has become mandatory for employers and HR departments to take specific measures in this regard. Employees need support from the workplaces, including leave [...]
Workplace discrimination is a severe and highly prevalent problem. It’s based on certain prejudices and refers to the unfavorable treatment of an employee or job candidate because of age, disability, genetics, national origin, pregnancy, race or skin color, religion, or sex. For instance, the employee has the required qualifications for the job but [...]
Of all the good and bad ways that social media has impacted our lives, one of the most powerful campaigns to see exposure and growth is acceptance for mental health issues. From inspirational memes that promote self-care, to supportive networks and groups that you can share with, there are plenty of online communities that can [...]
In April, news spread quickly about an Alberta custodian terminated after refusing to download a tracking app to her phone. Ever since this case made headlines, employees and employers nationwide are wondering if tracking software is something an organization can force on its employees. The complete story is available here, but to sum it up; [...]
With the COVID-19 vaccine rolling out across the country there have been a lot of questions. At first people were concerned about its safety and the manner in which it’s being distributed. Now there’s concern about backlash or injustices people might face for not getting vaccinated. The concern is can employers enforce the COVID vaccine? [...]
Many agree, the lack of paid sick days for Ontario workers is a strain on our communities. In fact, 70% of low wage workers in Canada don’t have paid sick leave. Not only does this lower morale but leaves many at risk of COVID-19 or other contagions. In fact, last year, over 2,000 employees in [...]
Your health and safety is paramount, and you need to know your rights if you’re injured while at work. Workplace injuries are common; in fact, around 57,000 Ontarians report a workplace injury every year. Following a workplace injury, it’s imperative for you to seek the appropriate help and guidance. [...]
Losing your job unexpectedly is hard on everyone in your life, especially your family. If you’ve recently had your employment terminated by your employer, you need to understand your legal rights. While employment termination, initiated by an employee or employer, is allowed under certain circumstances, employers are held to a different standard and therefore [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic is an ongoing situation that continues to be monitored by health and government officials in the province of Ontario. While Ontario succeeded at flattening the curve by preventing the spread and contraction of COVID-19, it’s important to remember that we’re all in this situation together and that we need to continue [...]
The economy’s opening back up and people are getting back to work. With things having been closed for the past few months, there may be a lot of businesses that need to play “catch-up”. For business owners, while catching up on lost time may seem essential, it’s important to be mindful of your employees’ [...]
