As Ontario gradually lifts its Stay-at-Home order, new measures may bring respite for retail businesses. Non-essential retail stores in the province may soon be able to open for in-person shopping, even in a lockdown zone. Ontario will be slowly lifting the shutdown in each of its 34 regions based on a review of local public health...
It is natural to feel occasional anxiety whether related to events at work or in personal life. However, excessive fear and worry over every day or minor concerns that interferes with daily life may be a sign of severe anxiety. Wait, isn’t anxiety the same as stress? No. Stress is your body’s natural response to...
The importance of following public health measures on COVID-19 cannot be emphasized enough. Provinces across Canada, especially Quebec and Ontario, are currently seeing a sharp rise in daily case numbers. Most provinces have set down hefty fines for violation of public health measures, such as use of face masks and self-isolation. For instance, non-compliance with the...
While employers must take all reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of employees in the workplace, it is important to have a policy in place to effectively respond to workplace injuries. It is also useful to have a policy on available modified work opportunities to help injured employees make a safe transition back to work. If...
