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September 8, 2026

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Workplace Accommodation Doesn’t End When a Position Does

A recent B. C. Human Rights Tribunal decision highlights why eliminating a position does not necessarily end the accommodation process. Understanding an employee's functional capacity can help...

September 2, 2026

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When Medical Leave Becomes Long-Term: Navigating an Uncertain Return to Work

When disability leave stretches from months into years, employers can face difficult questions about medical information, accommodation, and return-to-work planning. Two recent Western Canadian cases...

August 6, 2026

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Fall Claims Planning: How Early Assessment Can Prevent Delays

Many claims require additional medical or functional information before key decisions can be made. Identifying assessment needs early can help organizations avoid unnecessary delays, support informed...

August 4, 2026

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New Alberta Bill Could Increase Health Benefit Costs for Employers

Beginning October 1, 2026, Alberta employers will face new obligations for employees aged 65 and older under Bill 11. The legislation changes how prescription drug and health benefits are funded and...

July 8, 2026

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Why More Gen Z Men Are Taking Mental Health Leave

A new survey suggests Gen Z men are taking mental health leave at higher rates than previous generations, signaling changing attitudes toward workplace mental health. However, the findings also...

June 22, 2026

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What Employers Need to Know About Requesting Medical Information

Recent decisions in Ontario and British Columbia highlight a recurring challenge for employers: obtaining enough medical information to assess accommodation needs without overstepping employee...

August 7, 2025

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Placebos for PMS Work

A new study shows that placebos can still improve PMS symptoms — even when patients are told the pills are fake. The key? A simple explanation.

August 5, 2025

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Workplace Injury or Just a Layoff? Human Rights Complaint Moves Ahead

A BC worker claims his firing was tied to unaccommodated injuries. Despite employer objections, the Human Rights Tribunal found enough evidence for a full hearing.

August 4, 2025

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Rising Fentanyl Poisoning in Children

New research shows a sharp spike in fentanyl exposure among children and teens — with nearly two-thirds of teen cases linked to drug misuse or abuse.

July 31, 2025

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Stress, Silence, and Substance Use: Mental Health Crisis Among Construction Workers in Nova Scotia

More than a third of frontline construction workers in Nova Scotia report high stress, with a significant number turning to alcohol or drugs to cope. Experts say leadership must take mental health as...