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Last year a scuffle broke out between a man and a lady coworker in an Edmonton office building. Words were exchanged and the two combatants
August 10, 2020
Last year a scuffle broke out between a man and a lady coworker in an Edmonton office building. Words were exchanged and the two combatants
Employers understand the value of worker engagement and retention, but there’s a growing awareness concerning the risk and cost of absence and disability. In respect
“Workers covered by….(WCB) legislation would be unable generally to sue their employer but would have to utilize that mechanism, although Workers’ Compensation branches in different
Workplace law expert explains how to prepare and enforce return-to-work protocols.
Requests for our high-impact lunch & learn presentations are beginning to stream in again. Given the return to semi-normality, we’ve recently decided to resume on-site
One more inquiry from another of our valued followers: Q: How do we engage Blue Collar? Do you bill by the hour or work on
A cautionary tale for corporate directors: think twice before lending a hand. Director found personally liable for his participation in the installation of faulty staircase.
Complex work injuries are causing WCB’s costs to rise by $90M/yr. At this rate, expect an unfunded liability charge, or drastically increased premiums, to be
WCB claims for psych injuries are up 2700%—even before COVID-19. And notice how the 2019 figures merely represent the mid-year count (July YTD). Furthermore, these
After many a late night and strong coffee, we’re pleased to unveil Blue Collar’s all-new website. Improvements include a mobile-friendly experience and loads of free
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