May 29, 2023 from NPR A recent incident at a senior living facility in California captured the nation’s attention when a nurse refused to perform CPR on an elderly woman in cardiac arrest, despite urgent pleas from a 911 dispatcher. The incident sparked controversy as it was revealed that the woman had expressed her […]
May 18, 2023 from Smithsonian Magazine In our daily lives, 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 environment, scattered across the Earth. Researchers at the University of Florida have recently […]
May 10, 2023 from HR Reporter The field of psychiatry has recognized two new mental health disorders: 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 these new definitions when accommodating employees. However, employers […]
May 25, 2023 from Benefits Canada A $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 of the eligibility criteria. The employer, Stahle Construction Inc., was represented by Justin Heimpel, a partner […]
May 9, 2023 from the Fraser Institute Wait times for medical treatment can have significant implications for patients and the healthcare system as a whole. 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 […]
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 […]