Team bonding activities are a good way to increase employee engagement, collaboration, and morale. They become especially effectual when your employees are returning to the workplace after more than a year of living through intermittent lockdowns due to a global pandemic. A lot may have changed in your workplace in the meantime. You may have...
Besides remote working, the hybrid work model has emerged as another popular alternative to the traditional 9 to 5 office routine. A hybrid workplace allows for both home and office-based staff. Depending on the nature and needs of your business, you could either: Allow staff whose role requires being present in office come into the...
A major element of employment law is the difference between federally and provincially regulated employers and their staff. What does the Constitution say? Sections 91 and 92 of the Constitution Act, 1867, divide powers between the federal and provincial jurisdictions. Section 91 states the “Powers of the Parliament,” or federal government. It is comprised of...
Risk assessments are the backbone of a workplace health and safety program. They help you identify potential workplace hazards and develop appropriate safety controls. They also help you meet your legal obligation as an employer to take all reasonable precautions to provide a safe workplace for your employees. A well-structured risk assessment can prevent injuries...
Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can damage the skin and cause sunburn, premature skin ageing, and skin cancer. It can also lead to eye damage and diseases, such as cataracts and photokeratitis. It becomes critical then that you take all reasonable precautions to protect your outdoor workers from exposure to UV radiation...
Rather than focus on the concept of equal pay for equal work, the new federal Pay Equity Act (the “Act”) centers around the concept of “pay equity.” The Act was first established in December 2018. It is set to finally come into force on August 31, 2021. When the Act comes into effect, it will...
*This blog was updated on February 4, 2022. British Columbia passed its Employment Standards Amendment Act (Bill 8) on May 30, 2019. However, not all its provisions came into force at that time. This blog provides details on the additional amendments that came into effect on August 15, 2021, and October 15, 2021, respectively. The...
For World Breastfeeding Week 2021 (August 1-7), Peninsula surveyed 48,973 employers across four countries – Australia, Canada, Ireland, and the UK. The purpose of the survey was to find out if employers were doing enough to support breastfeeding staff at work. How did we do in the global survey? Canadian employers emerged as one of...
The pandemic has brought employee wellness and mental health into sharp focus. While you may provide your staff with resources and support to do their job well, personal issues can affect performance in the workplace. It is important that employers invest in the wellbeing of their staff to keep them engaged and to improve productivity...
*Blog update: Please note that applications for the private sector are now closed. The Alberta government has extended the deadline to apply to the Critical Worker Benefit Program until August 31, 2021. Thousands of critical service workers have made it possible for Canadians to stay safe and receive the care and critical services they need...
