Mental health in the workplace – employers' duties and obligations

Managing mental wellbeing in the workplace has been one of the greatest ongoing challenges for employers across Canada and is especially difficult in the current uncertain environment. Employers must ensure they are up to date on their legal obligations and are following best practices to minimize their risk. What are the critical mental health issues employers need to be aware of as we progress through the pandemic? How do employers ensure they are meeting their obligations in accommodating staff, while protecting their organizations from future liabilities? Key topics to be covered by this webinar:

• Defining the meaning of ‘mental health’ as it relates to workplace obligations
• What types of mental health issues are employers facing?
• How do employers accommodate mental health issues when they arise?
-Duty to inquire
-Performance issues
• Updates on rulings from the courts and arbitration
• Practical issues for employers when dealing with mental health situations
-Managing mental health from afar
• How to tackle mental health challenges when working with limited resources

LSO: This program contains 1 hour of Professionalism Content

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