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Stress Leave in Canada: Are Employers Obligated to Offer it?

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Charlie Herrera Vacaflor, Employment Law & HR Content Senior Consultant

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  1. What is stress leave?
  2. Who qualifies for stress leave?
  3. Duration of stress leave
  4. Paid vs. unpaid stress leave
  5. Employer obligations
  6. Supporting return to work
  7. Preventing workplace stress
  1. Creating a stress leave policy
  2. Long-term illness leave: How does this new statutory leave affect leave for stress?
  3. Key provincial changes
  4. Combining unpaid leave with employment insurance benefits
  5. Impact on stress leave management
  6. Do you need guidance creating HR policies for your business?

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