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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...

June 24, 2025

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Mental Health Leaves Are Increasing — But So Are After-Hours Expectations

As more employees take mental health leave, a new survey shows many still work while off — with after-hours pressure and poor sleep compounding workplace burnout.

May 15, 2025

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Burnout Isn’t Always Compensable

A recent BC WCAT decision clarifies why burnout alone isn’t enough for a compensable mental health claim — but also emphasizes that employers still have a duty to address stress and maintain a...

May 7, 2025

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The Role of Psychological Safety and DEI in Workplace Well-being

“If you have a mental-health strategy but you don’t have those other elements, your strategy isn’t going to be very successful,” says Paula Allen of Telus Health. Employers are now aligning...