Employers getting burned for failing to report the CEWS subsidy While white-knuckling their passage through COVID, employers flocked to wage subsidy programs like the Canada
On Oct 22, 2018, former governor general Julie Payette gave enthusiastic assent to a Labour Code amendment intended to help prevent violence and harassment in
Of 236,379 patients who survived a diagnosis of COVID, the incidence of neurological or psychiatric sequelae at 6 months was a staggering 33.6% according to
As compulsory vaccination gains steam, a growing number of employers are giving their workers a dismal ultimatum — vaccinate or vacate.— The idea of coerced
While the majority of those who contract COVID eventually “recover” — many report difficulty returning to full health. They still have fatigue, body aches, shortness
A new poll conducted by The Western Standard shows the NDP taking a commanding lead in Alberta politics. What might this mean for workers and
In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court of Canada has upheld a federal law that prevents third parties, such as employers and insurance companies, from
Dear Blue Collar, An outbreak occurred in our office. Several WCB claims have followed, and meanwhile, we’re working remotely until further notice. I’m especially worried
As Blue Collar has been reporting, WCB suffered a $250M loss in 2019 following the passage of Bill 30. Shortfalls of this magnitude are what
By now there’s likely only a degree or two of separation between you and someone who’s tested positive. Yesterday Alberta brought in new mandatory limits
‘Social isolation can transform a mouse’s brain. Among other behaviours, mice kept alone for two weeks become hypersensitive to a threat, freezing, and staying that
Dear Blue Collar, I hope you’ll share my story. To all those in favour of public health care — who say the rich can just
