Feeling sick is tough enough without worrying about work. When illness strikes, the last thing you want is to stress over whether you need to go and get a doctor's note. Understanding your rights and what's expected can ease your mind and help you focus on getting...
Working from home offers many benefits, but it also creates new challenges for protecting confidential information. Data is no longer secured within office walls, and it can be easier for employees to access, copy or share sensitive files when they leave. These...
Have you noticed your boss suddenly giving you the cold shoulder? Or maybe your responsibilities keep shrinking while everyone else seems busy? Work is hard enough without feeling like someone is setting you up to fail. If this sounds familiar, you might be...
We all live dual lives now. There's the "you" that your boss and coworkers see, and then there's the "you" that exists online – posting, commenting and sharing with friends and family. You want to express yourself online without fearing repercussions at work, but that...
Interviewing for a job is already stressful in itself. You do some research and prepare to talk about your skills and experience to effectively market yourself to your prospective employer, but when it comes time for the interview you might still be faced with...
We all hope for the best at work. Unfortunately, these hopes don't always pan out. You might find yourself caught in a workplace dispute, which may lead to increased stress and conflict, or financial losses. Thankfully, there are ways to protect yourself. One of the...
Many employees in Vancouver feel pressured to stay connected to work around the clock. You might take a quick work call during dinner or respond to messages at your child's soccer game. However, disconnecting from work is important. It helps maintain a healthy...
When starting a new job or evaluating your current one, pay will likely be one of your top concerns. It's crucial to ensure your compensation is fair and reflects your value, which sadly isn't a given for every worker. Understanding the signs of underpayment can help...
Discrimination is not limited to overt forms of exclusion; it can also include subtle comments or actions that make people feel uncomfortable or unwelcome, or microaggressions. Microaggressions may seem minor at first glance, but can have serious consequences at work....
Are you an employee or an independent contractor? Your work classification can have significant impacts on payroll, job security and flexibility, and other aspects of your working life. For this reason, it is important to fully understand the differences between these...
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