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Ontario businesses, workers ‘disappointed’ in new round of closures, capacity limits

The government tried to ease some of those financial tensions on Monday with an expanded rebate program for businesses affected by the new slate of closures.


No ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution when it comes to vaccine mandates at work: experts

Employers and workers are getting a clearer picture of when and what kind of immunization mandates can be enforced in the workplace.


B.C. implements guaranteed paid sick days for all workers, including part time

The government says eligible employees will be guaranteed those sick days, provided they’ve worked for their employer for at least 90 days.


Vaccination rules for COVID benefits to stick for foreseeable future, minister says

The Liberals have tacked conditions onto a suite of benefit payments, saying none can go to workers who lose work or hours because they have refused to get vaccinated.


Pandemic puts ‘right to disconnect’ in spotlight as provinces inch toward policies

Canadians working from home during the crisis have found themselves increasingly balancing their boss’s needs with family duties, like caring for children at home because of school outbreaks.
 
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Right-sizing mental health solutions for small business

It began as a secondary issue at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, but as time passes, it’s quickly becoming a bigger priority.

Mental health is now a major talking point at workplaces across Canada, but can be specifically daunting in the context of small business.

Despite emergency government support, small business operators across Canada have borne the brunt of COVID-19. Issues of mental health, burnout and increased stress are all associated with pandemic restrictions and lifestyle alterations.

On Sept. 13, Talent Canada hosted a roundtable in partnership with Sun Life to explore the results of an exclusive readership survey, and discuss the wider context of the future of mental health benefits for small business. Our survey provides insights on mental health needs at Canadian workplaces, and how benefits could help employers begin rebuilding. » Learn more
 
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Why CPP premiums are getting a bigger bump than planned

Contributions are going up again by more than originally planned, and the reason again lies with the unique impacts of the pandemic on the labour market. » Read More
 
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Small businesses grappling with Omicron, after 2 years of closures and restrictions

Owners lamenting how the “most wonderful time of the year” has become a nightmare of mounting case counts, capacity restrictions or closures and worries many thought were long gone. » Read More

Leading with empathy will be the most important management skill in 2022

As the nation looks to emerge out of the pandemic and move to hybrid workplaces, expectations for leaders have fundamentally changed. » Read More
 
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How COVID-19 impacted employment law in 2021

In an effort to protect the health and safety of workers and the public, many employers began implementing mandatory vaccination policies in 2021. » Read More

Focus on morale, skills are key to continued growth for Canadian business

As the pandemic progresses into its third calendar year, the long-term effects of living and working in the "age of adaptation" is taking its toll on the average Canadian employee. » Read More
 
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Forward Summit

Location: Calgary
Date: Feb. 2-3
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Deconstruction: Crafting inclusive & equitable workplaces

Location: HRPA Virtual Conference
Date: Feb. 8
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Cause the Effect: SHRM Annual Conference & Expo

Location: New Orleans
Date: June 12-15
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