August 24, 2022 from Brookings According to a recent study by the Brookings Institution, 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 by individuals who suffer from long-term COVID symptoms. Long […]
March 21, 2023 from the Toronto Star According to a recent article in The Star, 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 large businesses. This trend can have […]
March 10, 2023 from CBC News As the COVID-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 health concern but also a financial one. According to data from WorkSafeNB, […]
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 difficult knowing when it is appropriate to request they return to work. An employee may be absent for […]
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 employee performance to absences due to mental health leaves. A report by the CAMH from 2020 discusses the costs of mental health on the economy […]
January 13, 2023 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 to higher levels of absenteeism. When compared to pre-pandemic years, wage costs are estimated to have […]
March 4, 2023 from Western Standard A department report found that mental illness accounts for nearly half of all disability claims by federal employees. This comes after an earlier study stated that employees are “drowning in a pool of repetitive, menial and uninspiring tasks,” according to Blacklock’s Reporter. A report by the Department […]
Fingernail, a keratinized protein like hair, is emerging as a popular specimen type for drug and alcohol testing.
Just as physical injury or illness can prevent an employee from working a particular job that they previously excelled at, so too can psychiatric issues obstruct the normal process of working.
A lot can be involved in a WCB decision and employers need to be confident it’s been made appropriately. What happens when a decision puts you in a tough spot?