Companies today aim to establish effective employee wellness programs; indeed, 76% of US firms invest in such initiatives (1). However, engagement remains low. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) research indicates only 46% of employees undergo wellness...
Effective July 1, Nova Scotia Government Introduces Sweeping Health Care Legislation: Changes to Sick Note Requirements and Health-Care Professional Licensing.**Sick Note Requirements: Less Burden on Physicians and Patients**Effective July 1st, provincially regulated...
Naloxone is a medication that has been proven to be highly effective in reversing the effects of an opioid overdose. Opioid overdose is a serious issue that affects many individuals, and the availability of naloxone has become increasingly important in saving lives....
In response to the new legislation that extends Employment Insurance (EI) sickness benefits from 15 to 26 weeks, Workplace Medical Corps. recommends that organizations revaluate their plan design and prepare to manage longer periods of employee absence. Organizations...
A little over 16 months has passed since COVID-19 was first detected, with various degrees of lock-downs significantly impacting Canadians, from coast to coast. But optimism is beginning to replace gloom, with many vaccines becoming increasingly available....
