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Job-protected medical leave for serious illness or injury (Employment Standards Act Amendments)
As of early December 2025, amendments to the Employment Standards Act (ESA) provide workers with up to 27 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave within a 12-month period due to serious illness or injury.
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Extended Health Benefit plan update: Continuous Glucose Monitor coverage
Effective March 1, 2026, eligible UBC faculty and staff will see an improvement in the claiming process for Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) under the extended health benefit.
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- Benefits FYI
Exploring financial counselling through our EFAP
A closer look at the financial counselling services offered through UBC’s Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
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- Benefits FYI
Supporting our community after critical incidents: resources for managers and leaders
When an unexpected or difficult event occurs, it can have a profound emotional impact on individuals, teams, and the broader community.
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Cooking together, connecting together: Building community through shared meals and stories
From August 2025 to February 2026, Fahra, from the UBC Department of Pediatrics, has been leading small, interactive cooking classes that emphasize healthy eating, creativity in the kitchen, and connection, thanks to HWIP funding.
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Recognition and reward: Supporting psychological health and safety at UBC
With nominations now open for the President’s Service Awards for Excellence and the President’s Staff Awards (at UBCV), we are covering recognition and reward, one of the 13 factors of a psychologically healthy and safe workplace.
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- Psychological health and safety
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Cleaning up and connecting: UBC’s Faculty of Applied Science makes a difference at Kits beach
Applications for the Healthy Workplace Initiative Fund Program (HWIP) are now open. To celebrate, we’re looking back at how the Faculty of Applied Science used HWIP funding to support their wellbeing goals.
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Registration is now open for 2026 Faculty & Staff Sports Day
Registration for the annual Faculty & Staff Sports Day is now open for teams and individuals on both campuses.
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ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATOR APPOINTMENTS
A reminder that the Academic Administrator positions are to be used for administrative duties performed by a faculty member who is not in the formal position of Head or Director.
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Building and celebrating neuro-inclusive workplaces
On March 16 to 20, join us in celebrating Neurodiversity Celebration Week—an opportunity to recognize the perspectives, experiences and strengths of neurodivergent colleagues.
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