Effective immediately, under the new employment standards regulations, employers cannot ask for a sick note for a worker’s first two health-related, short-term absences of five consecutive days or fewer in a calendar year. Read more here…

When most people hear the word compliance, they picture rules, restrictions, and red tape. Words like policy, procedure, and investigation don’t exactly spark feelings of creativity, collaboration, or fun. It’s no wonder leaders often worry that a focus on compliance will take away from their culture. But here’s the truth…