‘Stress’ is a word you hear every day. The reality is that stress is a leading cause of absenteeism in the workplace. As an employer, you should know what your responsibilities are when employees show signs of stress or take a stress-related leave of absence. To help you understand this rising issue in business, we have put together background information on some of the most common questions.
Every business owner wants employees to feel they are working in a safe environment – this is common sense. But it also makes good business sense to ensure that you are operating as safely as possible. Focusing on safety is one way to minimize liability and risk
within your business – and that translates into a healthy bottom line.
Virtually all employers in British Columbia must register for insurance coverage with WorkSafeBC to protect their workers. Here you will find answers to WCB's most frequently asked questions for employers like you.
Described as the most substantial change to the Workers Compensation Act since its inception, the new regulations governing new and young workers came into effect in 2007 and all BC businesses need to ensure they are in compliance. CFIB put together this kit to help you get in compliance.
The Employers' Advisers can help! They provide independent advice, assistance, representation and education to employers concerning workers' compensation issues under the Workers Compensation Act.
The Canada Consumer Product Safety Act came into effect on June 20
th, 2011. The purpose of the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act is to protect the public by addressing or preventing dangers to human health or safety that are posed by consumer products in Canada. If you are a manufacturer, importer, retailer, advertiser, product tester or product packager of a consumer product, this act applies to you.
