NEW INTRODUCTION TO UNDERSTANDING SYSTEMIC RACISM COURSE On November 1, 2021, BuildForce is releasing a new course; Introduction to Understanding Systemic Racism: A Guide for Leaders and Managers. The course focus […]
The Ministry of Labour and Immigration has amended the Employment Standards Code to allow workers access to paid, job-protected leave to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. This amendment came into effect […]
A recent Ontario arbitration decision, Garda Security Screening Inc. v. IAM, District 140 (Shoker Grievance), provides employers with a useful authority when faced with addressing breaches of COVID-19 guidelines at the […]
In previous communications to you, we indicated that certain provisions of Bill 32 took effect on July 29, 2020 when the Bill received Royal Assent, but that other provisions would […]
In July, the Restoring Balance in Alberta’s Workplaces Act was introduced. The employment standards rules are intended to save employers time and money. Many of these new rules are taking […]
As you may be aware, the Building Trades of Alberta (BTA) has announced that they launched the BTA Member Wellness Program on November 1st, which is their alternative Case Mangement/Return […]
COVID-19, Privacy, and the Workplace The COVID-19 pandemic has compelled employers to be apprised of the personal lives of their employees more than ever before. With large numbers of employees […]
Someone Close to You Ends Their Life by Suicide Suicide Prevention – Uncovering the Signs What to Do If a Co-Worker Is Suicidal
As you may be aware, the Alberta Government has begun its phased relaunch strategy, relaxing Public Health Order restrictions and opening certain businesses. McLennan Ross recently put on a webinar […]
