The cost of not caring

One in four Canadians of employment age combine paid work with caregiving for a loved one, but the majority of employers do not offer accommodations for carers.

You most likely know someone who is a carer-employee and realize how emotionally, physically, and financially taxing this liminal situation is, writes Dr. Allison Williams. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay

Opinion

BY ALLISON WILLIAMS

November 23, 2023

Unpaid carers of all ages—youth, seniors, and those in the prime of their careers—impact our country's overall health, labour markets, and economic development. Supporting carer-employees makes good business sense and acknowledges the humanity of our workforce.

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