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June 7, 2023

Scientists can now pull Human DNA from the Air

, we unknowingly leave behind traces of ourselves through the shedding of DNA. Whether it’s in the form of sweat, saliva, blood, or skin cells, these microscopic fragments find their way into the...

June 1, 2023

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What Employers Should Know About Mental Health Accommodations

: prolonged grief disorder and unspecified mood disorder. These additions to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) have implications for employers, as they need to consider...

May 30, 2023

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Ontario Court Reverses $249K Judgment Denying Worker’s LTD Benefits

$248,931 judgement against an employer who refused to pay long-term disability payments to a worker was overturned by the Ontario Court of Appeal due to the trial judge’s incorrect interpretation...

May 24, 2023

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Medical Wait Times Cost $3.6 Billion in Lost Wages Last Year

. In Canada, one measure of the impact of these wait times is the value of time lost while waiting for treatment. Valuing only the hours lost during the […]

May 15, 2023

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Up to 4 Million People Are Out of Work Due to Long Covid.

, long COVID is keeping as many as four million working-age Americans out of their jobs. This staggering number highlights the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on the labor market and the challenges faced...

May 4, 2023

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Record-High Long-Term Disability Claims

, there has been a significant increase in long-term job vacancies and worker absences due to illness or disability in Canada. In 2022, these numbers reached a record high, impacting both small and...

May 3, 2023

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COVID-19 Leading to Surge in Disability Claims

-19 pandemic continues to impact our daily lives, many are left wondering about the long-term effects of the virus. For workers in New Brunswick, the long-term effects of COVID-19 are not only a...

April 20, 2023

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Return to Work Solutions with WMA

As an employer, it can be difficult to manage the costs of an absent worker, while still keeping their best interests in mind. Whether an employee is away due to injury or illness, it can be...

April 19, 2023

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Rise in Mental Illness Disability Claims

Workplace Mental Health In recent years, employees’ mental health has become a growing consideration for employers. Poor mental health in the workplace can be costly for an employer, from poor...

April 5, 2023

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Increased Wages & Less Working Hours Due to Absenteeism

A new report published by the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce found that although employment is up more than 3% since the beginning of the pandemic, working hours have only increased by 1.75% due...