COVID-19
This Alberta decision is significant for employers across Canada faced with similar claims related to unforeseeable and unpreventable impacts and disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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In A Flash
Ontario proposes new legislation that, if passed, would require employers to disclose the extent to which they monitor their employees electronically, including their use of computers, cellphones, GPS trackers and other devices.
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COVID-19
Government of Canada has announced the easing of certain COVID-19 border measures in light of Canada’s high vaccination rate and decreasing hospitalization rates. New measures will come into effect on February 28, 2022
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COVID-19
Alberta’s Restrictions Exemption Program officially ended on February 8, 2022 and Alberta is officially in “Step 1” of a three-phased “Return to Normal” approach.
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Announcement
Mathews Dinsdale is pleased to announce the opening of our Victoria office to support employers on Vancouver Island and to further support employers in Western Canada. The Victoria office is located in the historic Old Victoria Customs House at 1002 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC. Read more.
COVID-19
The Government of Ontario announced that it will gradually ease public health restrictions beginning January 31/22. Certain businesses which were previously required to close will be permitted to reopen at 50 percent capacity.
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COVID-19
Over the past few months, more Ontario arbitrators have released decisions on COVID-19 vaccination policies implemented by employers. This article will provide an update on the new decisions and how they compare to prior decisions.
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COVID-19
ON returns to a modified version of Step 2 of the province’s Roadmap to Reopen. Restrictions effective Wednesday, January 5/22 and last until at least January 26/22, subject to the status of public health indicators.
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