Publications

Direct access to general practitioners, orthopedists, and psychiatrists Since 2013, Ducore Expertise has helped organizations manage disability, occupational health and safety, and medico-legal...

Since October 6, 2025, a new phase of Bill 27 – An Act to modernize the occupational health and safety regime – came into force and profoundly changes how Quebec organizations must approach the...

In a context where costs related to professional injury claims are constantly increasing, opinions on case files emerge as a strategic lever for mutual insurance companies, employers, lawyers, and...

What is an independent medical evaluation at CNESST? Under section 209 of the Act Respecting Industrial Accidents and Occupational Diseases (AIAOD), an employer may request that a medical expert of...

Psychosocial risks (PSRs) are a growing challenge in the modern workplace. About 30 of every 1,000 Quebec workers are absent each week because of psychological health problems.1 Heavy workloads...

Lifestyle habits have a profound impact on performance and workplace wellbeing. Transcending the boundaries between personal and professional life, behaviours adopted outside of work play a key role...

Employee mental health is a crucial issue in today’s workplace. According to the World Health Organization, lost productivity resulting from depression and anxiety costs the global economy US$1...

Do you want to give a mandate to an independent medical evaluator in the context of an absenteeism, disability or employment injury file? To ensure efficient, hassle-free management of your medical...

Employment injury claims in which COVID-19 plays a crucial role have emerged from the pandemic. Certain important elements are being considered by the courts in order to determine whether a COVID-19...

Medical expertise is a key tool used to resolve a situation involving a worker’s absenteeism, disability or employment injury. It is one of the best practices that ensure effective case management....