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Coping with COVID-19: Workplace mental health in times of crisis

What signs should employers be looking for when it comes to detecting mental health issues with employees?

How Ottawa quelled the Spanish flu in 1918

Just as in 2020, officials closed schools and theatres and, eventually, churches, pool halls and bowling alleys.

Hexo to raise $40M in new financing

Gatineau cannabis producer Hexo says it is planning to raise $40 million in an underwritten public offering...

Unemployment rate spikes in Ottawa-Gatineau amid COVID-19 slowdown

Initial wave of cuts leads to loss of 17,200 jobs in the National Capital Region

Coping with COVID-19: A CEO of the Year’s leadership lessons

Ross says much of the work for its approximately 830 employees has stopped, but the company has avoided layoffs.

Guards refuse to work in Ottawa jail over lack of COVID-19 screening protocols

Guards at an Ottawa jail refused to work Tuesday morning due to the lack of COVID-19 screening of those going inside the institution, the union representing its correctional workers said

Op-ed: Tips for Ottawa landlords and tenants in trying times

By showing compassion and practicality, property owners and renters will find a way through the COVID-19 crisis, Bruce Firestone writes

Hexo expects COVID-19 to dampen cannabis retail revenues from Ontario and Quebec markets

Hexo's CEO said that restrictions put in place to help stem the spread of the virus will have a material impact on the Gatineau-based company’s earnings

Prospectus: How do we cope when a pandemic halts our economy?

In the latest issue of the OBJ newsmagazine, publisher Michael Curran talks about how the COVID-19 disruption will usher in a new era of doing business

Busting workplace mental health myths

Despite the growing prevalence of mental illness in the workplace, many employees and employers are lost when it comes to understanding their rights.  
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming an essential tool in today's workplace, helping organizations improve efficiency, streamline operations, and enhance decision-making. However, as AI becomes more integrated into day-to-day business, employers must also navigate the legal, ethical, and operational risks that come with its use. Join Jordon White of Emond Harnden LLP for an informative webinar on the evolving role of AI in the Canadian workplace. This webinar will cover: -- The use of AI by employees in complaints, grievances, and workplace disputes. -- Key liability risks arising from the improper use of AI technologies. -- Practical strategies for safely and effectively integrating AI into your operations.
Navigating AI in the Canadian Employment Landscape: Risks, Responsibilities, and Best Practices

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