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Ellen MacEachen is a Professor and Director of the School of Public Health Sciences at the University of Waterloo. Her work focuses on occupational health, policy analysis, and precarious employment dynamics. She is a leading researcher on workers’ compensation systems, return-to-work strategies, and the impacts of precarious employment on mental and physical health. Her recent studies explore policy responses to the pandemic, including digital platform worker protections and cross-jurisdictional comparisons of workplace safety frameworks.
Research Interests:
- Workplace policy design and implementation
- Social security systems for self-employed and vulnerable workers
- Intersection of occupational health and public health crises
- Systemic inequities in labor markets for LGBTQ+ and immigrant populations
Publications Trends:
Her most recent articles analyze pandemic-era workplace transformations, including risks faced by digital platform workers and frontline staff. She frequently examines how policies impact marginalized groups like injured workers, precarious employees, and sexual minorities. Her work bridges academic research with actionable policy recommendations.
Advising & Grants:
Although no specific grants or advisees are listed, her leadership role suggests involvement in large-scale research initiatives. Her work often involves qualitative methodologies and stakeholder engagement strategies.
Labs/Teams:
As School Director, she oversees interdisciplinary initiatives in occupational health policy and public health innovation through the School’s research programs.
