Suicide is among the top ten causes of death in Canada. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, about 4,000 people die by suicide every year. The tragic and devastating outcome of mental health issues can affect anyone, regardless of their profession or socioeconomic status. As an employer, you have a unique responsibility to create a supportive work...
According to a Canadian study, only 33% of autistic adults reported being employed, compared to 80% of those without a disability. Although adults with autism have seen a 19% increase in employment from 2012 to 2017, neurodivergent individuals still face many challenges in the workplace. Among survey respondents, 45% said they felt they had to...
Gender discrimination is the unequal treatment of individuals based on their gender, which can take many forms, such as unequal pay, harassment, and exclusion from opportunities. Despite efforts to address gender discrimination, unfortunately, it remains a persistent problem in Canada’s workplaces. Women, trans, and non-binary individuals continue to face systemic barriers that limit their career...
Workplace violence is a serious concern in Canada, as it can have devastating consequences for both employees and employers. No one should be subject to harassment or violence of any kind in their workplace, whether it is from a customer, a manager, or a colleague. Yet, according to the Canadian Initiative on Workplace Violence, 1...
Despite progress in recent years, women in Canada still face significant underrepresentation in the workplace. According to Statistics Canada, in 2019 women earned an average of $28.06 per hour, while men earned $31.93. That’s a wage gap of 12.1%. Women are also more likely to experience barriers to advancement, such as systemic biases, discrimination, and...
The importance of maternity leave cannot be overstated. For new mothers, it provides a critical period of time to bond with their newborns, recover from childbirth, and adjust to their new role as parents. As such, it is vital for an employer to understand their responsibilities when it comes to maternity. In Alberta, employers are...
A 2021 report that surveyed 1,090 Canadian employees who had taken maternity leave, 33% reported that they had experienced discrimination on the basis of pregnancy. Pregnancy discrimination is a form of discrimination that occurs when an employer treats an employee or job applicant unfairly due to their pregnancy or related medical conditions. In Canada, it...
Bullying and harassment in the workplace can have serious consequences for both employees and employers. In Alberta, workplace bullying and harassment are not only morally wrong, but they are also illegal. As an employer, it is your responsibility to ensure that your employees are working in a safe and respectful environment. The Alberta Human Rights...
