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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...

July 10, 2025

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Workplace Risks for Young Workers Spike with Summer Hiring

As thousands of young British Columbians enter the workforce this summer, Work Safe BC is urging employers to prioritize training, supervision, and youth safety — with nearly 7,000 young workers...

June 3, 2025

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Workplace Fatalities on the Rise in B.C

A new University of Regina report reveals rising workplace fatalities in B. C., especially in construction and manufacturing. Experts are calling for improved data collection, faster reporting, and...

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...

April 23, 2025

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Health and Safety Still Top Risk for Employers Globally in 2025

Workplace health and safety remains the number one concern for global employers in 2025, topping the list for the second year in a row.

April 16, 2025

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New Harassment Rules Now in Effect for Alberta Employers

New amendments to Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Code require employers to develop a consolidated violence and harassment prevention policy. The changes simplify compliance, but failure...

April 9, 2025

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Ontario Court Dismisses Veterinarian’s Wrongful Dismissal Claim

An Ontario court ruled that a veterinarian who refused to return to work after demanding a termination letter for a former client had resigned from her position, not been wrongfully or constructively...