Mental Health Leaves Are Increasing — But So Are After-Hours Expectations
As more employees take mental health leave, a new survey shows many still work while off — with after-hours pressure and poor sleep compounding workplace burnout.
Category: Employers
Mental Health Claims on the Rise: Why Canadian Employers Can’t Afford to Wait
Mental health disorders now make up nearly 40% of all long-term disability claims in Canada. Adjustment and anxiety disorders are rising — and employers must act now to support workers’ mental health.
Employer Drug Plan Spending Continues Gradual Climb
TELUS Health’s 2025 Drug Data Trends report shows modest increases in employer drug plan spending in 2024. While generic and biosimilar options helped slow growth, specialty drugs—including high-cost weight-loss and inflammatory medications—drove much of the increase.
When Is an Unpaid Suspension Constructive Dismissal?
Recent Canadian rulings have underscored the risks employers face when disciplining workers without explicit contractual authority.
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.