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Category: Disability Insurers

Is Remote Work Here to Stay?

Posted May 8, 2025April 23, 2025Posted in Disability Insurers, Employers

For one Edmonton tech company, the shift to remote work in 2020 wasn’t just a pandemic stopgap — it became a long-term strategy. Five years later, they’re thriving without a central office.

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

Posted May 7, 2025April 23, 2025Posted in Disability Insurers, Employers

“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 mental health support with DEI and psychological safety for long-term success.

Remote Recall Deemed Constructive Dismissal by Ontario Court

Posted May 1, 2025April 22, 2025Posted in Disability Insurers, Employers, Lawyers

After more than a year of approved remote work abroad, an employee was told to return in person or resign. An Ontario court ruled this constituted constructive dismissal—highlighting the need for clear written agreements around remote work expectations.

Managing Expectations in a Post-Pandemic Workplace

Posted April 28, 2025April 22, 2025Posted in Disability Insurers, Employers

A Gallup report finds fewer than half of U.S. employees strongly agree they know what’s expected of them at work. With shifting job duties and widespread hybrid arrangements, clear communication and regular feedback are essential for engagement.

New Pill for Night-Time Leg Cramps

Posted April 24, 2025April 22, 2025Posted in Disability Insurers, Employers, Lawyers, MVA Insurers

Nocturnal leg cramps affect up to 40% of people over 50 and can significantly disrupt sleep. While many treatments exist, research confirms that calf-stretching exercises are the most effective preventive measure—and vitamin K2 may offer new hope.

Health and Safety Still Top Risk for Employers Globally in 2025

Posted April 23, 2025April 22, 2025Posted in Disability Insurers, Employers

Workplace health and safety remains the number one concern for global employers in 2025, topping the list for the second year in a row. A new report from WTW and Clyde & Co reveals that employers are increasingly focused on employee wellbeing alongside emerging risks like cyber threats and civil litigation.

Looming Increase in Dementia

Posted April 22, 2025April 22, 2025Posted in Disability Insurers, Employers, Lawyers, MVA Insurers

A new Nature Medicine report estimates a 42% lifetime risk of dementia by 2060 in the U.S.—double current levels. While the data are sobering, experts stress that nearly half of dementia cases are preventable through known lifestyle and health interventions.

New Harassment Rules Now in Effect for Alberta Employers

Posted April 16, 2025April 22, 2025Posted in Disability Insurers, 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 to meet the new requirements by March 31 could lead to stop-work orders or fines of up to $10,000.

Increase in Nurse Suicide

Posted April 14, 2025April 9, 2025Posted in Disability Insurers, Employers

Rising suicides, overdoses, and burnout among women healthcare workers highlight a growing crisis. As the sector faces a projected shortfall of 10 million workers by 2030, addressing stress, underpayment, and toxic work environments is critical to sustaining healthcare systems.

Ontario Court Dismisses Veterinarian’s Wrongful Dismissal Claim

Posted April 9, 2025May 6, 2025Posted in Disability Insurers, Employers, Lawyers

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 dismissed. The court found that the employer had taken reasonable steps to ensure workplace safety, which negated claims of an unsafe work environment.

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