When Is an Unpaid Suspension Constructive Dismissal?
Recent Canadian rulings have underscored the risks employers face when disciplining workers without explicit contractual authority.
Category: Employers
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 better protections to address this alarming trend.
Worldwide Spike in Sick Leave Searches
A new report reveals the U.S. leads globally in online searches about calling in sick. With absenteeism affecting productivity and profit margins, employers may need to reexamine workplace flexibility, wellness, and scheduling practices.
Job Vacancies Hold Steady Amid Rising Economic Pressures
Canada recorded 393,400 job vacancies in the first quarter of 2025, with small businesses facing economic headwinds, slowing investment, and falling business confidence amid a challenging trade climate.
Seasonal Staff, Year-Round Risks: What Employers Should Know
Employers often underestimate the legal risks associated with hiring seasonal staff. Learn how to protect your organization by managing layoffs, contracts, human rights, and injury claims properly.
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 psychologically safe workplace.
Is Remote Work Here to Stay?
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
“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
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
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.